Baguley Hall Primary School vs Gaskell Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baguley Hall Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
472 students
Gaskell Community Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
472 students
| Measure | Baguley Hall Primary School Manchester, North West | Gaskell Community Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1908 of 2,286 | #503 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13999 of 15,697 | #4285 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 472 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 472 | 472 |
| Free school meals | 55.9% | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 81.8% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | Manchester | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.baguleyhall.manchester.sch.uk/ | gaskellprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gaskell Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 19.9).
- •Gaskell Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 57%).
- •Gaskell Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% 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 Baguley Hall Primary School better than Gaskell Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gaskell Community Primary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 19.9 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 Baguley Hall Primary School and Gaskell Community Primary School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Baguley Hall Primary School: 472. Gaskell Community Primary School: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baguley Hall Primary School and Gaskell Community Primary School rank in North West?
Baguley Hall Primary School is 1908th of 2,286 and Gaskell Community Primary School is 503rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).