Markland Hill Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bolton, North West BL1 5EJ · Bolton
#120 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#931 of 15,697 nationally
About Markland Hill Primary School
Markland Hill 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 315 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 88.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 120th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (99th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 315; capacity filled 99.7%.
There are 127 schools in Bolton; Markland Hill Primary School ranks 7th 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%)77%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)32%
- 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%)6.3%
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 Markland Hill Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 315
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 6.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 77%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 32%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Markland Hill Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Clevelands Prep School
Bolton · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
126 students · 681 m away
St Thomas of Canterbury RC School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
410 students · 926 m away
Johnson Fold Community Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
· 1.1 km away
Church Road Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
445 students · 1.2 km away
Devonshire Road Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students · 1.2 km away
Lostock Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students · 1.6 km away
Bolton School Girls' Division
Bolton · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
1,057 students · 1.6 km away
Bolton School Infant & Nursery School
Bolton · Independent primary · Ages 0–7
300 students · 1.6 km away
Ladybridge Community Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
359 students · 1.6 km away
St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Whalley Church of England Primary School
Clitheroe · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
315 students
Hatton Hill Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
314 students
Woodlands Primary School
Birkenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
314 students
Hardy Mill Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
316 students
St Edward's Church of England Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
316 students
Kingmoor Junior School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
316 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Markland Hill Primary School a good school?
Markland Hill Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 88.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #120 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 Markland Hill Primary School rank in North West?
Markland Hill Primary School ranks #120 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #931 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Markland Hill Primary School?
Markland Hill Primary School had 315 students in 2025.
Is Markland Hill Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Markland Hill Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Markland Hill Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Markland Hill Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.