BOLTON UTC is rated as a good school by the Government’s education watchdog, Ofsted.

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Inspectors found that the leadership team and staff had “overseen rapid improvements in every aspect of the college” and all pupils were now making good progress and are well supported.

Pupils are said to also enjoy using specialist facilities, particularly the dental, medical and robotics engineering equipment.

Children were said to benefit from strong teaching.

Inspectors reported that “morale is high and staff feel encouraged and valued”. They also found that the vast majority of parents who completed the Ofsted online questionnaire would “recommend” the college to others and that pupils take pride in their work and “wear their uniforms proudly”.

Bolton UTC was described as a “welcoming and caring community”.

Inspectors reported that pupils “value the extra support that they receive to practise for their examinations in after college sessions.”

They added: “Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness is developed well. Pupils and students are respectful and tolerant of others.

“The sixth form is good.”