Bollin Primary School vs Stanwix School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 174 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bollin Primary School
Altrincham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
368 students
Stanwix School
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
367 students
| Measure | Bollin Primary School Altrincham, North West | Stanwix School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #165 of 2,286 | #1304 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1276 of 15,697 | #10244 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 368 | 367 |
| Pupils on roll | 368 | 367 |
| Free school meals | 6% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 84.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 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 | Altrincham | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.stanwix.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bollin Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.1 vs 39.6).
- •Bollin Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 55%).
- •Bollin Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 3%).
- •Bollin Primary School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 367.
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 Bollin Primary School better than Stanwix School?
On the Success Index (England), Bollin Primary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 39.6 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 Bollin Primary School and Stanwix School?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Altrincham and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bollin Primary School: 368. Stanwix School: 367. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bollin Primary School and Stanwix School rank in North West?
Bollin Primary School is 165th of 2,286 and Stanwix School is 1304th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).