Bolton School Boys' Division vs Bolton School Infant & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 296 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolton School Boys' Division
Bolton · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
1,131 students
Bolton School Infant & Nursery School
Bolton · Independent primary · Ages 0–7
300 students
| Measure | Bolton School Boys' Division Bolton, North West | Bolton School Infant & Nursery School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #398 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #3249 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–18 | Ages 0–7 |
| Students | 1,131 | 300 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,131 | 300 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.05 | – |
| A level points per entry | 40.4 | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.boltonschool.org/seniorboys | www.boltonschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Bolton School Boys' Division is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 300.
- •Bolton School Boys' Division is boys and Bolton School Infant & Nursery 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 School Boys' Division better than Bolton School Infant & Nursery School?
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 School Boys' Division and Bolton School Infant & Nursery School?
About 296 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolton School Boys' Division: 1,131. Bolton School Infant & Nursery School: 300. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolton School Boys' Division and Bolton School Infant & Nursery School rank in North West?
Bolton School Boys' Division is 398th of 536 and Bolton School Infant & Nursery School is unranked among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).