Bolshaw Primary School vs Outwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 621 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolshaw Primary School
Cheadle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
Outwood Primary School
Cheadle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
202 students
| Measure | Bolshaw Primary School Cheadle, North West | Outwood Primary School Cheadle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #380 of 2,286 | #1390 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3192 of 15,697 | #10855 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 203 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 29.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Cheadle | Cheadle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bolshaw.stockport.sch.uk/ | www.outwood.stockport.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bolshaw Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 36.8).
- •Bolshaw Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 202.
- •Bolshaw Primary School is a academy school while Outwood Primary School is a local authority 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 Bolshaw Primary School better than Outwood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bolshaw Primary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 36.8 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 Bolshaw Primary School and Outwood Primary School?
About 621 m in a straight line, between Cheadle and Cheadle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolshaw Primary School: 203. Outwood Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolshaw Primary School and Outwood Primary School rank in North West?
Bolshaw Primary School is 380th of 2,286 and Outwood Primary School is 1390th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).