About the school
Bolton School Boys' Division is the boys' senior school within Bolton School for pupils aged 11-18. The main intake is in Year 7 and Year 12, with occasional places in Years 8-10.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Boys |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Parents can arrange a personal tour of the school through the Admissions Registrar, and the school says a registrar will send information about admissions and next open events on enquiry.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | GL Assessment |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper-based |
| Subjects tested | Non-verbal Reasoning, Mathematics, English |
📄 Free Bolton School Boys' Division practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | The pages mention fee assistance/bursaries for parents whose income would not otherwise allow them to pay the full fees. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | 15 Jan 2026 |
Applications for the Junior and Senior School Entrance Examinations can be submitted from September. Pupils sit their Examination in January with offers of places made thereafter. For the dated cycle shown, the Boys’ Division entrance exam took place on 2026-01-15; arrival details were sent in December, interviews took place between 2026-01-22 and 2026-01-28, and offers were made in late February or early March.
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