Moorgate Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bolton, North West BL2 2RH · Bolton
#993 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#7995 of 15,697 nationally
About Moorgate Primary School
Moorgate Primary School is a local authority primary located in Bolton, in the Bolton local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 325 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 50.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 993rd of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (61th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (20th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 325; capacity filled 92.9%.
There are 127 schools in Bolton; Moorgate Primary School ranks 65th 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%)67%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)9%
- 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%)38.8%
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 Moorgate Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 325
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 38.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 92.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 67%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 9%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Moorgate Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Tonge Moor Primary Academy
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
472 students · 295 m away
Castle Hill Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students · 1.0 km away
Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
252 students · 1.1 km away
The Valley Community Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
538 students · 1.4 km away
Leverhulme Community Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
438 students · 1.5 km away
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
193 students · 1.5 km away
Bolton St Catherine's Academy
Bolton · Academy all-through · Ages 2–16
1,003 students · 1.6 km away
Red Lane Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
475 students · 1.6 km away
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
Bolton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
122 students · 1.6 km away
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
424 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Millbrook Community Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
325 students
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
Dukinfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
325 students
Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
325 students
Corinthian Community Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
326 students
Higher Openshaw Community School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
326 students
St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School
Stretford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
324 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Moorgate Primary School a good school?
Moorgate Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 50.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #993 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 Moorgate Primary School rank in North West?
Moorgate Primary School ranks #993 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #7995 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Moorgate Primary School?
Moorgate Primary School had 325 students in 2025.
Is Moorgate Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Moorgate Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Moorgate Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Moorgate Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.