Alsager Highfields Community Primary School vs Harwood Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 56 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alsager Highfields Community Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
Harwood Meadows Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Alsager Highfields Community Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, North West | Harwood Meadows Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1055 of 2,286 | #1416 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8444 of 15,697 | #10980 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 223 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 70.8% | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.alsagerhighfields.com | www.harwood-meadows.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Alsager Highfields Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.9 vs 36.3).
- •Alsager Highfields Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 62%).
- •Harwood Meadows Primary School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 223.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alsager Highfields Community Primary School better than Harwood Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Alsager Highfields Community Primary School ranks higher (47.9 vs 36.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alsager Highfields Community Primary School and Harwood Meadows Primary School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alsager Highfields Community Primary School: 223. Harwood Meadows Primary School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alsager Highfields Community Primary School and Harwood Meadows Primary School rank in North West?
Alsager Highfields Community Primary School is 1055th of 2,286 and Harwood Meadows Primary School is 1416th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).