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Girls' Private Schools in Bolton

Bolton has 15 independent girls' schools offering single-sex education across different age groups. Families can compare school types and mainly day schools.

See the school admissions timeline guide for entry points and application timing.

Explore all private schools in Bolton, or browse schools across Greater Manchester and North West.

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Bolton School Girls' Division

Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 4PB

2.9 miles from Bolton

Fees from

£3,816 / term

Girls 7–18 1,035 Day

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Beis Ruchel Girls School

Manchester, Lancashire, M7 4AE

7.9 miles from Bolton

Girls 2–11 210 Day

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Manchester High School for Girls

Manchester, Lancashire, M14 6HS

11.8 miles from Bolton

Fees from

£4,506 / term

Girls 3–18 930 Day

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Withington Girls' School

Manchester, Lancashire, M14 6BL

12.2 miles from Bolton

Fees from

£4,476 / term

Girls 7–19 756 Day

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Bolton Islamic Girls School

Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2AW

2.2 miles from Bolton

Girls 11–16 122 Day

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Me'or High School

Salford, Greater Manchester, M7 4NA

7.0 miles from Bolton

Girls 11–16 69 Day

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Frequently asked questions about private schools in Bolton

How many private schools are there in Bolton?

There are 59 independent schools in and around Bolton, offering a mix of pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form.

Are there boarding schools in Bolton?

Yes, several schools in and around Bolton offer boarding, including full, weekly and flexi options.

Families can compare options in our guide to boarding vs day schools:
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools

What age can children start private school in Bolton?

Most independent schools accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

Key entry points follow a structured timeline - see the UK private school admissions timeline for when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

How do I apply to private schools in Bolton?

Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates, entry points and when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

How many girls' schools are there in Bolton?

There are 15 independent girls' schools in and around Bolton, offering single-sex education.

Are single-sex schools common in Bolton?

Bolton includes a mix of girls', boys' and co-educational schools, though co-ed schools are more common overall.