Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Moorland School Limited
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 7.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Clitheroe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
25 students
Moorland School Limited
Clitheroe · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
220 students
| Measure | Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Clitheroe, North West | Moorland School Limited Clitheroe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 25 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 25 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 43.1% | 78.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Clitheroe | Clitheroe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bolton-by-bowland.lancs.sch.uk | moorlandschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Moorland School Limited is the larger school with 220 students compared with 25.
- •Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Moorland School Limited is a independent 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 Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Moorland School Limited?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Moorland School Limited?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Clitheroe and Clitheroe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 25. Moorland School Limited: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Moorland School Limited rank in North West?
Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is unranked and Moorland School Limited is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).