The Best Schools In Shawclough Rated & Reviewed


School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Shawclough. These top schools near Shawclough are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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1

Bolton School Girls' Division

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Our number one ranked school in Shawclough based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Bolton School Girls' Division.

Pupils
1040
Ages
7 - 18
Gender
Girls
Type
Other independent school
2

Bury Grammar Schools

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Bury Grammar Schools is ranked second in Shawclough based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
1355
Ages
3 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
3

Hulme Grammar School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Shawclough based on our authoritative ranking is Hulme Grammar School.

Pupils
736
Ages
2 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
4

Bolton School Boys' Division

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The school ranked at number four in our Shawclough league table is Bolton School Boys' Division based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
1151
Ages
7 - 18
Gender
Boys
Type
Other independent school
5

Chetham's School of Music

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Our number five ranked school in Shawclough based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Chetham's School of Music.

Pupils
332
Ages
8 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school

Top 5 best performing schools in Shawclough and their catchment areas in Shawclough ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • Bolton School Girls' Division
  • Bury Grammar Schools
  • Hulme Grammar School
  • Bolton School Boys' Division
  • Chetham's School of Music

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