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University Collegiate School
Deane Road, Bolton BL3 5AG
University Collegiate School is a non-selective free school. It has about 490 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In December 2022 the school was rated ‘Inadequate’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Sixth form, Destinations and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Attainment and Representation.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is poor, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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