Bolton Primary School vs Long Marton School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolton Primary School
Appleby-in-Westmorland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
56 students
Long Marton School
Appleby-in-Westmorland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
81 students
| Measure | Bolton Primary School Appleby-in-Westmorland, North West | Long Marton School Appleby-in-Westmorland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1979 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #14316 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 56 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 56 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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 | Appleby-in-Westmorland | Appleby-in-Westmorland |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bolton.cumbria.sch.uk | www.longmartoncommunityschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bolton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.2 vs 17.8).
- •Bolton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 31%).
- •Bolton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Long Marton School is the larger school with 81 students compared with 56.
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 Primary School better than Long Marton School?
On the Success Index (England), Bolton Primary School ranks higher (64.2 vs 17.8 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 Bolton Primary School and Long Marton School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Appleby-in-Westmorland and Appleby-in-Westmorland in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolton Primary School: 56. Long Marton School: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolton Primary School and Long Marton School rank in North West?
Bolton Primary School is unranked and Long Marton School is 1979th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).