Bolton state schools league table 2025
Academies, free schools and local-authority maintained schools. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 100 schools in Bolton, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 198Walmsley CofE Primary SchoolBolton · Academy Primary– · 303 students
- 291Lostock Primary SchoolBolton · Academy Primary– · 213 students
- 391Beaumont Primary SchoolBOLTON · Local authority Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 220 students
- 490The Olive School, BoltonBolton · Academy Primary95% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 422 students
- 590St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over HultonBolton · Local authority Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 689Markland Hill Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 315 students
- 787The Valley Community Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 538 students
- 885Blackrod Primary SchoolBOLTON · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 311 students
- 985Eagley Infant SchoolBolton · Academy Primary– · 203 students
- 1084Masefield Primary SchoolBolton · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 254 students
- 1183The Oaks Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 218 students
- 1282Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 1381Spindle Point Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
- 1481Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 236 students
- 1580Canon Slade SchoolBolton · Academy Secondary53.9 Attainment 8 · 1,724 students
- 1678Prestolee Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 231 students
- 1778St James's Church of England High SchoolBolton · Academy Secondary53.5 Attainment 8 · 1,053 students
- 1877St Thomas CofE Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 239 students
- 1977Sharples SchoolBolton · Academy Secondary55.6 Attainment 8 · 1,214 students
- 2074Bowness Primary SchoolBolton · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 129 students
- 2173Sunning Hill Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 526 students
- 2273Oxford Grove Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 449 students
- 2373The Gates Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 290 students
- 2472St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley BridgeBolton · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 251 students
- 2571Eagley Junior SchoolBolton · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 224 students
- 2671St William of York Roman Catholic Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 233 students
- 2771St Saviour CofE Primary School, RingleyManchester · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 2870The Olive Tree Primary School BoltonBolton · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
- 2969Heathfield Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 270 students
- 3069Eden Boys' School, BoltonBolton · Academy Secondary53.0 Attainment 8 · 621 students
- 3168Gaskell Community Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 472 students
- 3268Hardy Mill Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 316 students
- 3368Horwich Parish CofE Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 300 students
- 3468Bolton Muslim Girls SchoolBolton · Academy Secondary54.7 Attainment 8 · 774 students
- 3568St Bernard's RC Primary School, BoltonBolton · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 3667The Ferns Primary AcademyBolton · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 445 students
- 3765Eatock Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
- 3864Kearsley AcademyBolton · Academy Secondary51.8 Attainment 8 · 768 students
- 3962Rivington and Blackrod High SchoolBolton · Academy Secondary49.2 Attainment 8 · 1,626 students
- 4062Essa AcademyBolton · Academy Secondary53.0 Attainment 8 · 1,055 students
- 4161St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary SchoolBolton · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 215 students
- 4261Devonshire Road Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 415 students
- 4360St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyBolton · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 185 students
- 4459Ladybridge Community Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 359 students
- 4559Kearsley West Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 236 students
- 4659Little Lever SchoolBolton · Academy Secondary46.2 Attainment 8 · 1,085 students
- 4758St Joseph's RC High SchoolBolton · Local authority Secondary44.8 Attainment 8 · 1,047 students
- 4857Blackshaw Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 218 students
- 4957Haslam Park Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 306 students
- 5057St Maxentius CofE Primary SchoolBolton · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 185 students
- 5155Clarendon Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 454 students
- 5254Highfield Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 412 students
- 5354St Bartholomew's CofE Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 5453St James CofE Primary School, Daisy HillBolton · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 445 students
- 5553St Mary's CofE Primary School, DeaneBolton · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 448 students
- 5652Thornleigh Salesian CollegeBolton · Local authority Secondary45.7 Attainment 8 · 1,574 students
- 5752St Columba's RC Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 235 students
- 5851St George's CofE Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 247 students
- 5951Westhoughton High SchoolBolton · Local authority Secondary44.4 Attainment 8 · 1,342 students
- 6050Sharples Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 245 students
- 6150St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, BoltonBolton · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 6250Moorgate Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 325 students
- 6350St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great LeverBolton · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 487 students
- 6450Chorley New Road Primary AcademyBolton · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 316 students
- 6548Church Road Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 445 students
- 6648St James CofE Primary School, FarnworthBolton · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 357 students
- 6748Turton SchoolBolton · Local authority Secondary43.7 Attainment 8 · 1,596 students
- 6847St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, BoltonBolton · Local authority Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 220 students
- 6947King's Leadership Academy BoltonBolton · Academy Secondary45.4 Attainment 8 · 910 students
- 7047High Lawn Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 492 students
- 7145Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 260 students
- 7242St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, BoltonBolton · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 162 students
- 7342St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary AcademyBolton · Academy Primary– · 126 students
- 7441St Catherine's CofE Primary SchoolBolton · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 237 students
- 7541St Mary's RC Primary SchoolHorwich, Bolton · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 7641SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 355 students
- 7740St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever BridgeBolton · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
- 7840St Thomas of Canterbury RC SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 410 students
- 7940Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary SchoolBolton · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 484 students
- 8039St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 411 students
- 8138Red Lane Primary SchoolBolton · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 475 students
- 8238Lever Edge Primary AcademyBolton · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 562 students
- 8338Essa Primary AcademyBOLTON · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 387 students
- 8437Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary SchoolBolton · Academy Primary– · 252 students
- 8537All Saints CofE Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 285 students
- 8637Mytham Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 323 students
- 8736Harwood Meadows Primary SchoolBolton · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 224 students
- 8836Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, BoltonBolton · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 572 students
- 8934Pikes Lane Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 512 students
- 9034Brandwood Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 463 students
- 9133Castle Hill Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 220 students
- 9233Harper Green SchoolBolton · Academy Secondary42.8 Attainment 8 · 1,070 students
- 9333St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary AcademyBolton · Academy Primary– · 225 students
- 9432Ladybridge High SchoolBolton · Local authority Secondary41.7 Attainment 8 · 1,136 students
- 9530St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyBolton · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 9629Queensbridge Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 246 students
- 9728Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary AcademyBolton · Academy Secondary37.4% Free school meals · 895 students
- 9828St Stephen's CofE Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
- 9928Gilnow Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 221 students
- 10027Claypool Primary SchoolBolton · Local authority Primary34% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 218 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walmsley CofE Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 98.3 Top 5% | – | 303 |
| 2 | Lostock Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 91.4 Top 5% | – | 213 |
| 3 | Beaumont Primary School BOLTON · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 91.2 Top 5% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 220 |
| 4 | The Olive School, Bolton Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 89.9 Top 10% | 95% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 422 |
| 5 | St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 89.7 Top 10% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 6 | Markland Hill Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 88.9 Top 10% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 315 |
| 7 | The Valley Community Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 86.9 Top 10% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 538 |
| 8 | Blackrod Primary School BOLTON · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 85.4 Top 10% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 311 |
| 9 | Eagley Infant School Bolton · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 85.3 Top 10% | – | 203 |
| 10 | Masefield Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 84.3 Top 10% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 254 |
| 11 | The Oaks Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 83.1 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 218 |
| 12 | Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 82.3 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 13 | Spindle Point Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 81.3 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 238 |
| 14 | Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 81.1 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 236 |
| 15 | Canon Slade School Bolton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 80.1 Top 25% | 53.9 Attainment 8 | 1,724 |
| 16 | Prestolee Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 78.1 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 231 |
| 17 | St James's Church of England High School Bolton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 78.0 Top 25% | 53.5 Attainment 8 | 1,053 |
| 18 | St Thomas CofE Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 76.9 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 239 |
| 19 | Sharples School Bolton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 76.6 Top 25% | 55.6 Attainment 8 | 1,214 |
| 20 | Bowness Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 73.5 Top 25% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 129 |
| 21 | Sunning Hill Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 72.8 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 526 |
| 22 | Oxford Grove Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 72.7 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 449 |
| 23 | The Gates Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 72.5 Top 25% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 290 |
| 24 | St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge Bolton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 71.8 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 251 |
| 25 | Eagley Junior School Bolton · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 71.2 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 224 |
| 26 | St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 71.1 Top 25% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 233 |
| 27 | St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley Manchester · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 71.0 Top 25% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 28 | The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 70.3 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 29 | Heathfield Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 69.1 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 270 |
| 30 | Eden Boys' School, Bolton Bolton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 68.7 Top 50% | 53.0 Attainment 8 | 621 |
| 31 | Gaskell Community Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 67.9 Top 50% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 472 |
| 32 | Hardy Mill Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 67.8 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 316 |
| 33 | Horwich Parish CofE Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 67.7 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 300 |
| 34 | Bolton Muslim Girls School Bolton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 67.6 Top 50% | 54.7 Attainment 8 | 774 |
| 35 | St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 67.6 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 36 | The Ferns Primary Academy Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 67.1 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 37 | Eatock Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 65.2 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 238 |
| 38 | Kearsley Academy Bolton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 63.6 Top 50% | 51.8 Attainment 8 | 768 |
| 39 | Rivington and Blackrod High School Bolton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 61.7 Top 50% | 49.2 Attainment 8 | 1,626 |
| 40 | Essa Academy Bolton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 61.5 Top 50% | 53.0 Attainment 8 | 1,055 |
| 41 | St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 61.0 Top 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 215 |
| 42 | Devonshire Road Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 60.7 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 415 |
| 43 | St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 60.2 Top 50% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 185 |
| 44 | Ladybridge Community Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 59.4 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 359 |
| 45 | Kearsley West Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 58.8 Top 50% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 236 |
| 46 | Little Lever School Bolton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 58.5 Top 50% | 46.2 Attainment 8 | 1,085 |
| 47 | St Joseph's RC High School Bolton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 57.5 Top 50% | 44.8 Attainment 8 | 1,047 |
| 48 | Blackshaw Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 56.7 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 218 |
| 49 | Haslam Park Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 56.6 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 306 |
| 50 | St Maxentius CofE Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 56.5 Top 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 185 |
| 51 | Clarendon Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 55.2 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 454 |
| 52 | Highfield Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 54.4 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 412 |
| 53 | St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 53.8 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 54 | St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 52.8 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 55 | St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane Bolton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 52.6 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 448 |
| 56 | Thornleigh Salesian College Bolton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 51.9 Top 50% | 45.7 Attainment 8 | 1,574 |
| 57 | St Columba's RC Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 51.5 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 235 |
| 58 | St George's CofE Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 51.3 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 247 |
| 59 | Westhoughton High School Bolton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 50.6 Top 50% | 44.4 Attainment 8 | 1,342 |
| 60 | Sharples Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 50.4 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 245 |
| 61 | St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 50.3 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 62 | Moorgate Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 50.0 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 325 |
| 63 | St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever Bolton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 49.9 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 487 |
| 64 | Chorley New Road Primary Academy Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.7 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 316 |
| 65 | Church Road Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 48.0 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 66 | St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth Bolton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 47.8 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 357 |
| 67 | Turton School Bolton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 47.7 Lower 50% | 43.7 Attainment 8 | 1,596 |
| 68 | St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 47.3 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 220 |
| 69 | King's Leadership Academy Bolton Bolton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 46.9 Lower 50% | 45.4 Attainment 8 | 910 |
| 70 | High Lawn Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 46.7 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 492 |
| 71 | Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 44.6 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 260 |
| 72 | St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton Bolton · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 42.4 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 162 |
| 73 | St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 41.5 Lower 50% | – | 126 |
| 74 | St Catherine's CofE Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 41.3 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 237 |
| 75 | St Mary's RC Primary School Horwich, Bolton · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 41.3 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 76 | SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 40.6 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 355 |
| 77 | St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 40.0 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 78 | St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 39.7 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 410 |
| 79 | Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.6 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 484 |
| 80 | St Peter's CofE Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 38.9 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 81 | Red Lane Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 38.3 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 475 |
| 82 | Lever Edge Primary Academy Bolton · Primary · Ages 1–11 | Academy | 38.2 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 562 |
| 83 | Essa Primary Academy BOLTON · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 38.1 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 387 |
| 84 | Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 36.9 Lower 50% | – | 252 |
| 85 | All Saints CofE Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 36.7 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 285 |
| 86 | Mytham Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 36.7 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 323 |
| 87 | Harwood Meadows Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 36.3 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 224 |
| 88 | Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton Bolton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 35.8 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 572 |
| 89 | Pikes Lane Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 34.1 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 512 |
| 90 | Brandwood Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 34.0 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 463 |
| 91 | Castle Hill Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 33.2 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 220 |
| 92 | Harper Green School Bolton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 33.1 Lower 50% | 42.8 Attainment 8 | 1,070 |
| 93 | St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 32.6 Lower 50% | – | 225 |
| 94 | Ladybridge High School Bolton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 32.2 Lower 50% | 41.7 Attainment 8 | 1,136 |
| 95 | St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 30.3 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 96 | Queensbridge Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 29.4 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 246 |
| 97 | Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy Bolton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 28.2 Lower 50% | 37.4% Free school meals | 895 |
| 98 | St Stephen's CofE Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 27.8 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 183 |
| 99 | Gilnow Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 27.7 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 100 | Claypool Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 26.5 Lower 50% | 34% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 218 |
Walmsley CofE Primary School in Bolton leads the 2025 list of state schools in Bolton with a Success Index (England) of 98.3. Of the 100 schools shown, 61 are local authority, 39 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider North West state schools league table, every school on the Bolton page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best state school in Bolton?
Walmsley CofE Primary School in Bolton, North West ranks first among state schools in Bolton with a Success Index (England) of 98.3 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 303).
How are state schools in Bolton ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.