Appleby Grammar School vs Bolton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleby Grammar School
Appleby-in-Westmorland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
357 students
Bolton Primary School
Appleby-in-Westmorland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
56 students
| Measure | Appleby Grammar School Appleby-in-Westmorland, North West | Bolton Primary School Appleby-in-Westmorland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #289 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #2435 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 357 | 56 |
| Pupils on roll | 357 | 56 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 47.6% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.1 | – |
| town | Appleby-in-Westmorland | Appleby-in-Westmorland |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.appleby.cumbria.sch.uk | www.bolton.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bolton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.2 vs 40.5).
- •Appleby Grammar School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 56.
- •Appleby Grammar School is a academy school while Bolton Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Appleby Grammar School better than Bolton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bolton Primary School ranks higher (64.2 vs 40.5 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 Appleby Grammar School and Bolton Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Appleby-in-Westmorland and Appleby-in-Westmorland in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Appleby Grammar School: 357. Bolton Primary School: 56. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Appleby Grammar School and Bolton Primary School rank in North West?
Appleby Grammar School is 289th of 536 and Bolton Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).