Walmsley CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bolton, North West BL7 9SA · Bolton
#7 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#87 of 15,697 nationally
About Walmsley CofE Primary School
Walmsley CofE Primary School is a academy primary located in Bolton, in the Bolton local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 303 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 98.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 7th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (98th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 303; capacity filled 108.2%.
There are 127 schools in Bolton; Walmsley CofE Primary School ranks 2nd 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%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- 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%)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 Walmsley CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 303
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 108.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Walmsley CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Egerton Community Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
· 1.0 km away
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
162 students · 1.2 km away
Eagley Infant School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
203 students · 1.4 km away
Eagley Junior School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
224 students · 1.8 km away
High Lawn Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
492 students · 1.8 km away
The Oaks Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
218 students · 1.9 km away
Turton School
Bolton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,596 students · 2.1 km away
Sharples School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,214 students · 2.2 km away
Sharples Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
245 students · 2.3 km away
Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
188 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
304 students
Davenham CofE Primary School
Northwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
302 students
Rock Ferry Primary School
Birkenhead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
301 students
Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy
Ashton-under-Lyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
306 students
Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
306 students
Elton Community Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
307 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Walmsley CofE Primary School a good school?
Walmsley CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 98.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #7 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 Walmsley CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Walmsley CofE Primary School ranks #7 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #87 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walmsley CofE Primary School?
Walmsley CofE Primary School had 303 students in 2025.
Is Walmsley CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Walmsley CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Walmsley CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walmsley CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.