Spindle Point Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bolton, North West BL4 8SE · Bolton
#250 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#1955 of 15,697 nationally
About Spindle Point Primary School
Spindle Point 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 238 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 81.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 250th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (95th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 238; capacity filled 113.3%.
There are 127 schools in Bolton; Spindle Point Primary School ranks 14th 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%)74%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)23%
- 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%)11.2%
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 Spindle Point Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 238
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 11.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 113.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 74%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 23%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Spindle Point Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
183 students · 783 m away
St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
206 students · 1.1 km away
St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,078 students · 1.5 km away
Kearsley Academy
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
768 students · 1.6 km away
Wardley CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students · 1.7 km away
Prestolee Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
231 students · 1.7 km away
Kearsley West Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students · 1.9 km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
226 students · 1.9 km away
Clifton Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
271 students · 2.1 km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
355 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
Eatock Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
Holy Family VA RC Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
St John's Catholic Junior School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
239 students
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Spindle Point Primary School a good school?
Spindle Point Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 81.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #250 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 Spindle Point Primary School rank in North West?
Spindle Point Primary School ranks #250 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #1955 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Spindle Point Primary School?
Spindle Point Primary School had 238 students in 2025.
Is Spindle Point Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Spindle Point Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Spindle Point Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Spindle Point Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.