Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School vs Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 65 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
260 students
Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School
Malpas · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
261 students
| Measure | Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School Bolton, North West | Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School Malpas, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1158 of 2,286 | #1593 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9150 of 15,697 | #12077 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 260 | 261 |
| Pupils on roll | 260 | 261 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | Bolton | Malpas |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blackrodchurchschool.com | www.malpasalportpri.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.6 vs 30.7).
- •Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 56%).
- •Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 260.
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 Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School better than Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School ranks higher (44.6 vs 30.7 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 Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School and Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Malpas in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School: 260. Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School: 261. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School and Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School rank in North West?
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School is 1158th of 2,286 and Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School is 1593rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).