Horwich Parish CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bolton, North West BL6 6AA · Bolton
#512 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#4322 of 15,697 nationally
About Horwich Parish CofE Primary School
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School is a local authority primary located in Bolton, in the Bolton local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 300 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 67.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 512th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (52th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 300; capacity filled 71.4%.
There are 127 schools in Bolton; Horwich Parish CofE Primary School ranks 34th 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%)73%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)11%
- 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%)20%
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 Horwich Parish CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 300
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 20%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 71.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 73%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 11%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Horwich Parish CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Beacon Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
209 students · 702 m away
St Mary's RC Primary School
Horwich, Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
214 students · 962 m away
Chorley New Road Primary Academy
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
316 students · 1.1 km away
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
237 students · 1.1 km away
Rivington and Blackrod High School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,626 students · 1.4 km away
St Joseph's RC High School
Bolton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,047 students · 1.6 km away
Claypool Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
218 students · 1.8 km away
Blackrod Primary School
BOLTON · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
311 students · 2.6 km away
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
260 students · 3.3 km away
Rivington Foundation Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
109 students · 3.4 km away
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Sutton Oak CofE Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Horwich Parish CofE Primary School a good school?
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 67.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #512 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 Horwich Parish CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School ranks #512 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #4322 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Horwich Parish CofE Primary School?
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School had 300 students in 2025.
Is Horwich Parish CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Horwich Parish CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Horwich Parish CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.