Blackshaw Primary School vs Bowness Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackshaw Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
Bowness Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
129 students
| Measure | Blackshaw Primary School Bolton, North West | Bowness Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #775 of 2,286 | #383 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6523 of 15,697 | #3250 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 218 | 129 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 129 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 44.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 82.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 14% |
| 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 | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blackshaw.bolton.sch.uk | www.bowness.bolton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bowness Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.5 vs 56.7).
- •Bowness Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 69%).
- •Bowness Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •Blackshaw Primary School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 129.
- •Blackshaw Primary School is a local authority school while Bowness Primary School is a academy 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 Blackshaw Primary School better than Bowness Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bowness Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 56.7 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 Blackshaw Primary School and Bowness Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackshaw Primary School: 218. Bowness Primary School: 129. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackshaw Primary School and Bowness Primary School rank in North West?
Blackshaw Primary School is 775th of 2,286 and Bowness Primary School is 383rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).