Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School vs Gilnow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School
Bacup · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
Gilnow Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School Bacup, North West | Gilnow Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2155 of 2,286 | #1691 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15158 of 15,697 | #12674 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 221 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 27.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Bacup | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stacksteads.lancs.sch.uk | www.gilnow.bolton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gilnow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.7 vs 10.9).
- •Gilnow Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 37%).
- •Gilnow Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
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 Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School better than Gilnow Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gilnow Primary School ranks higher (27.7 vs 10.9 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 Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School and Gilnow Primary School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Bacup and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School: 221. Gilnow Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School and Gilnow Primary School rank in North West?
Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School is 2155th of 2,286 and Gilnow Primary School is 1691st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).