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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Lord's School is a private secondary-stage school in Bolton, Lancashire, with a published age range of 11-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-18 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Ofsted ?
- Did not meet all standards
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Lord's School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- Did not meet all standards
Overview
Overview
"Where Children Matter" captures Lord's School's small-class, non-denominational approach. Individual care, curiosity and critical thinking shape the work. The stated age information is not fully aligned: one listing gives 11 to 18, while the admissions material describes entry from Years 6 to 11 and support into Year 12.
The curriculum grid runs from prep through Years 7 to 11, with a linked Year 12 programme. English, mathematics, science, art and design, history, geography, ICT, PSHE/RSE, business studies and religious education are supported by differentiated texts, materials, ICT and audio where appropriate. Music, sewing, chess, board games and art clubs, trips and workshops extend the timetable.
Health, development and learning needs are discussed before a place is offered. EHCP or statement cases can involve the family, local authority and other professionals, and an offer depends on suitable resources and facilities. Applications usually include a meeting with the headteacher and a tour. The cited material does not resolve the age-stage difference, so it remains an explicit caveat.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 5.3 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Bolton and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 5.30
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 0.41
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Bolton and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-18
- Headteacher
- Mr Zaid Ghanchi
- Pupil roll
- 23 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Brooklyn, Green Lane, Bolton, Lancashire
- Postcode
- BL3 2EF
- Area
- Bolton
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Zaid Ghanchi
School contact
- School phone
- 01204523731
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01204523731
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 5.3 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 0.41 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Did not meet all standards
Latest inspection: 11 June 2024
- Quality of education
- 3
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 2
- Personal development
- 4
- Leadership and management
- 4
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2024-06-11. The reported outcome is: Did not meet all standards.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Lord's School handle admissions?
Lord's School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Lord's School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Lord's School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Lord's School?
Lord's School is currently rated Did not meet all standards following the latest published inspection dated 11 June 2024.