Brownlow Fold Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bolton, North West BL1 3DX · Bolton
#1790 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#13252 of 15,697 nationally
About Brownlow Fold Primary School
Brownlow Fold Primary School is a local authority primary located in Bolton, in the Bolton local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 232 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 24.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1790th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (29th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (21th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 232; capacity filled 87.2%.
There are 127 schools in Bolton; Brownlow Fold Primary School ranks 103rd of 119 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)53%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)3%
- 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%)37.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Brownlow Fold Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 232
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 37.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 87.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 53%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 3%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Brownlow Fold Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Olive School, Bolton
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
422 students · 97 m away
Al-Huda Primary School
Bolton · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
181 students · 244 m away
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
366 students · 321 m away
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students · 363 m away
Oxford Grove Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
449 students · 374 m away
Eden Boys' School, Bolton
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
621 students · 604 m away
Gaskell Community Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
472 students · 611 m away
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
424 students · 618 m away
The Valley Community Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
538 students · 936 m away
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
Bolton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
122 students · 1.0 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
Moorfield Primary School
Widnes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
232 students
Griffin Park Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
Seven Stars Primary School
Leyland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownlow Fold Primary School a good school?
Brownlow Fold Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 24.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1790 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Brownlow Fold Primary School rank in North West?
Brownlow Fold Primary School ranks #1790 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #13252 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Brownlow Fold Primary School?
Brownlow Fold Primary School had 232 students in 2025.
Is Brownlow Fold Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Brownlow Fold Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Brownlow Fold Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Brownlow Fold Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.