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UNIVERSITY Collegiate School
UCS combines academic excellence with real-world readiness, offering a unique blend of traditional learning and future-focused pathways.
Professional
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Welcome to
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Collegiate School
Welcome to University Collegiate School (UCS) Bolton—a dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking secondary school and Sixth Form for students aged 11–19. Located in the heart of Bolton, UCS combines academic excellence with real-world readiness, offering a unique blend of traditional learning and future-focused pathways.
Our Core Values
Professional
We set high standards and live by them.
Responsible
We take ownership of our learning, our actions and our future.
Loyal
We show commitment to personal goals, to each other and to our wider community.
Our Curriculum
Sixth Form
At UCS Sixth Form, we are committed to guiding you towards a successful future in Engineering, Health Sciences, and Digital sectors. Our specialised focus ensures that you benefit from a curated selection of qualifications, taught in state-of-the-art facilities and through partnerships with leading organisations.
Safeguarding
This page contains important safeguarding information to help keep our students safe and supported. Here you will find key guidance, contact information and resources for students, parents and carers, including advice on how to report concerns and where to access support.
UCS at a Glance
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What Our Community Says
''Leaders know and understand the students and this is reflected in the school’s vision.''
''I had the privilege to talk to students who spoke openly and confidently about their experiences and what their hopes were for their futures, demonstrating the school’s commitment to aspiration.''
''The school has a welcoming, warm atmosphere and this is apparent from the minute you enter the building.''
''Students in the sixth form access industry-standard resources to support their studies in engineering and the health sciences.''
''Pupils benefit from the unique opportunities for vocational learning that the school provides.''
''This school has undergone a transformation.''
What a fantastic evening at UCS Bolton! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Open Evening yesterday! It was wonderful to welcome so many prospective pupils and their families into our school to experience everything UCS Bolton has to offer. From our Headteacher talks in the assembly hall to exciting science experiments, interactive maths and English challenges, creative art activities and music demonstrations, there was something for everyone to enjoy. Visitors also had the opportunity to take part in PE activities, explore pupils' work on display in our classrooms and even sample some of the delicious food from our Bistro Café! It was brilliant to see our school come to life, with pupils and staff showcasing their talents, sharing their learning and demonstrating what makes UCS such a special place to learn. A big thank you to our dedicated staff and fantastic pupils who helped make the evening such a success. We hope everyone who attended enjoyed discovering more about life at UCS Bolton! Powered by knowledge Driven by industry #UCSBolton #QUESTtrust #SupportingYoungPeoplefromEarlyYearstoEmployment
Attention Year 11 students, parents and carers. Are you considering your next steps after Year 11? Come along to one of our University Collegiate Sixth Form open events and discover more about life at UCS Sixth Form. Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 15th October 2026 4:30pm – 7:30pm Open Morning Saturday 14th November 2026 10:00am – 1:00pm Both events will take place at University Collegiate School, The Stoller Building, 85 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AG. This is a great opportunity to explore our Sixth Form, meet staff and students, find out more about our courses and see what UCS can offer you beyond Year 11. Click the links below to book your places! Open Evening - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucs-sixth-form-open-evening-tickets-1990157375283?aff=oddtdtcreator Open Morning - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucs-sixth-form-open-morning-tickets-1991554846156?aff=oddtdtcreator We look forward to welcoming you to University Collegiate Sixth Form. #UCSBolton #UCS6thForm #SixthForm #Year11 #Post16
Attention Year 5 and Year 6 parents and carers! Thinking about secondary school for September 2027? Join us at University Collegiate School's Year 7 Open Evening and discover what makes UCS Bolton a great place to learn, grow and achieve. Thursday 8th October 2026 4:30pm – 7:30pm University Collegiate School, The Stoller Building, 85 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AG Come along to explore our school, meet our staff and students, and find out more about life at UCS. Click the link below to book your place! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucs-open-evening-tickets-1990074064097?aff=oddtdtcreator We look forward to welcoming you to UCS Bolton! #UCSBolton #Year7OpenEvening #SecondarySchool #BoltonSchools #OpenEvening
Attention Year 5 and Year 6 parents and carers! Thinking about secondary school for September 2027? Join us at University Collegiate School's Year 7 Open Evening and discover what makes UCS Bolton a great place to learn, grow and achieve. Thursday 8th October 2026 4:30pm – 7:30pm University Collegiate School, The Stoller Building, 85 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AG Come along to explore our school, meet our staff and students, and find out more about life at UCS. Click the link below to book your place! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucs-open-evening-tickets-1990074064097?aff=oddtdtcreator We look forward to welcoming you to UCS Bolton! #UCSBolton #Year7OpenEvening #SecondarySchool #BoltonSchools #OpenEvening
Attention Year 11 students, parents and carers. Are you considering your next steps after Year 11? Come along to one of our University Collegiate Sixth Form open events and discover more about life at UCS Sixth Form. Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 15th October 2026 4:30pm – 7:30pm Open Morning Saturday 14th November 2026 10:00am – 1:00pm Both events will take place at University Collegiate School, The Stoller Building, 85 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AG. This is a great opportunity to explore our Sixth Form, meet staff and students, find out more about our courses and see what UCS can offer you beyond Year 11. Click the links below to book your places! Open Evening - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucs-sixth-form-open-evening-tickets-1990157375283?aff=oddtdtcreator Open Morning - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucs-sixth-form-open-morning-tickets-1991554846156?aff=oddtdtcreator We look forward to welcoming you to University Collegiate Sixth Form. #UCSBolton #UCS6thForm #SixthForm #Year11 #Post16
Attention Year 5 and Year 6 parents and carers! Thinking about secondary school for September 2027? Join us at University Collegiate School's Year 7 Open Evening and discover what makes UCS Bolton a great place to learn, grow and achieve. Thursday 8th October 2026 4:30pm – 7:30pm University Collegiate School, The Stoller Building, 85 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AG Come along to explore our school, meet our staff and students, and find out more about life at UCS. Click the link below to book your place! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucs-open-evening-tickets-1990074064097?aff=oddtdtcreator We look forward to welcoming you to UCS Bolton! #UCSBolton #Year7OpenEvening #SecondarySchool #BoltonSchools #OpenEvening
Attention Year 11 students, parents and carers. Are you considering your next steps after Year 11? Come along to one of our University Collegiate Sixth Form open events and discover more about life at UCS Sixth Form. Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 15th October 2026 4:30pm – 7:30pm Open Morning Saturday 14th November 2026 10:00am – 1:00pm Both events will take place at University Collegiate School, The Stoller Building, 85 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AG. This is a great opportunity to explore our Sixth Form, meet staff and students, find out more about our courses and see what UCS can offer you beyond Year 11. Click the links below to book your places! Open Evening - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucs-sixth-form-open-evening-tickets-1990157375283?aff=oddtdtcreator Open Morning - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucs-sixth-form-open-morning-tickets-1991554846156?aff=oddtdtcreator We look forward to welcoming you to University Collegiate Sixth Form. #UCSBolton #UCS6thForm #SixthForm #Year11 #Post16
Sparx Maths Homework Reminder A reminder for all UCS Bolton students and parents about our weekly Maths homework routine. Maths homework is: Set every Friday Due every Wednesday at 4:00pm Completed through Sparx Maths Please make sure you log in regularly, complete your homework and submit it by the Wednesday deadline. A consistent routine helps students build their skills, track their progress and make steady progress in Maths. Set Friday. Complete by Wednesday. Keep progressing. #UCSBolton #SparxMaths #MathsHomework #ProfessionalResponsibleLoyal
Attention Year 5 and Year 6 parents and carers! Thinking about secondary school for September 2027? Join us at University Collegiate School's Year 7 Open Evening and discover what makes UCS Bolton a great place to learn, grow and achieve. Thursday 8th October 2026 4:30pm – 7:30pm University Collegiate School, The Stoller Building, 85 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AG Come along to explore our school, meet our staff and students, and find out more about life at UCS. Click the link below to book your place! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucs-open-evening-tickets-1990074064097?aff=oddtdtcreator We look forward to welcoming you to UCS Bolton! #UCSBolton #Year7OpenEvening #SecondarySchool #BoltonSchools #OpenEvening
Attention Year 11 students, parents and carers. Are you considering your next steps after Year 11? Come along to one of our University Collegiate Sixth Form open events and discover more about life at UCS Sixth Form. Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 15th October 2026 4:30pm – 7:30pm Open Morning Saturday 14th November 2026 10:00am – 1:00pm Both events will take place at University Collegiate School, The Stoller Building, 85 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AG. This is a great opportunity to explore our Sixth Form, meet staff and students, find out more about our courses and see what UCS can offer you beyond Year 11. Click the links below to book your places! Open Evening - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucs-sixth-form-open-evening-tickets-1990157375283?aff=oddtdtcreator Open Morning - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucs-sixth-form-open-morning-tickets-1991554846156?aff=oddtdtcreator We look forward to welcoming you to University Collegiate Sixth Form. #UCSBolton #UCS6thForm #SixthForm #Year11 #Post16
Attention Year 5 and Year 6 parents and carers! Thinking about secondary school for September 2027? Join us at University Collegiate School's Year 7 Open Evening and discover what makes UCS Bolton a great place to learn, grow and achieve. Thursday 8th October 2026 4:30pm – 7:30pm University Collegiate School, The Stoller Building, 85 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AG Come along to explore our school, meet our staff and students, and find out more about life at UCS. Click the link below to book your place! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucs-open-evening-tickets-1990074064097?aff=oddtdtcreator We look forward to welcoming you to UCS Bolton! #UCSBolton #Year7OpenEvening #SecondarySchool #BoltonSchools #OpenEvening
Attention Year 11 students, parents and carers. Are you considering your next steps after Year 11? Come along to one of our University Collegiate Sixth Form open events and discover more about life at UCS Sixth Form. Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 15th October 2026 4:30pm – 7:30pm Open Morning Saturday 14th November 2026 10:00am – 1:00pm Both events will take place at University Collegiate School, The Stoller Building, 85 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AG. This is a great opportunity to explore our Sixth Form, meet staff and students, find out more about our courses and see what UCS can offer you beyond Year 11. Click the links below to book your places! Open Evening - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucs-sixth-form-open-evening-tickets-1990157375283?aff=oddtdtcreator Open Morning - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucs-sixth-form-open-morning-tickets-1991554846156?aff=oddtdtcreator We look forward to welcoming you to University Collegiate Sixth Form. #UCSBolton #UCS6thForm #SixthForm #Year11 #Post16
📢📢 Despite record enrolment numbers for our Sixth Form here at UCS, we still have a limited number of places available on our courses. Contact the Head of Sixth Form on n.muncaster@quest-trust.org.uk to book an enrolment slot! 📢📢
GCSE Results Day 2026 Today, we are celebrating the fantastic achievements of our Year 11 students at University Collegiate School as they receive their GCSE results. We are incredibly proud of the hard work, determination and commitment shown by our students throughout their time at UCS Bolton. Their results are a testament to their dedication, as well as the support of our teachers, staff, families and wider school community. A special congratulations to some of our outstanding students: Haniya Faradous – x3 Grade 9s, x4 Grade 8s and x1 Distinction Daniyal Shah – x3 Grade 9s and x4 Grade 8s Ndeye Fatou Bintou Mbeguere – x3 Grade 9s, x1 Grade 8, x2 Grade 7s and x1 Distinction Aamna Khan-Warrich – x1 Grade 9, x4 Grade 8s, x2 Grade 7s and x1 Distinction These are exceptional achievements and we are delighted to celebrate their success. To all of our Year 11 students, whatever your results, we hope you are proud of everything you have achieved. We wish you every success as you take your next steps, whether that is continuing into Sixth Form, starting an apprenticeship, entering employment or pursuing another pathway. Congratulations to the Class of 2026! #QUESTtrust #SupportingYoungPeoplefromEarlyYearsToEmployment
📢 UCS Sixth Form Enrolment is NOW OPEN 📢