Greater Manchester Police and the North West Ambulance Service have been approached for more information.show a number of fire engines stationed outside the school with crews using hose reels to douse the flames.
It's understood the fire broke out in the roof space of the school hall. Road closures remain in place this morning.Statement from fire service A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "At 8.30am on Thursday 17 August, fire crews were called to reports of a fire at a school on Newport Road, Bolton.
"Ten fire engines from across Greater Manchester were quickly mobilised to the incident. The fire initially involved the roof space of the school hall. "Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are using hose reels to extinguish the fire. Road closures remain in place."