Bolton Muslim Girls School vs Sunning Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 200 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolton Muslim Girls School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
774 students
Sunning Hill Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
526 students
| Measure | Bolton Muslim Girls School Bolton, North West | Sunning Hill Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #130 of 536 | #395 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1125 of 4,090 | #3386 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 774 | 526 |
| Pupils on roll | 774 | 526 |
| Free school meals | 42.4% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.2% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.13 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bmgs.prospermat.co.uk/ | sunninghillprimary.net/ |
The verdict
- •Sunning Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.8 vs 67.6).
- •Bolton Muslim Girls School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 526.
- •Bolton Muslim Girls School is a academy school while Sunning Hill Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bolton Muslim Girls School is girls and Sunning Hill Primary School is co-educational.
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 Muslim Girls School better than Sunning Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sunning Hill Primary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 67.6 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 Bolton Muslim Girls School and Sunning Hill Primary School?
About 200 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolton Muslim Girls School: 774. Sunning Hill Primary School: 526. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolton Muslim Girls School and Sunning Hill Primary School rank in North West?
Bolton Muslim Girls School is 130th of 536 and Sunning Hill Primary School is 395th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).