Bolton School Boys' Division vs Gilnow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 543 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
Gilnow Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Bolton School Boys' Division Bolton, North West | Gilnow Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #398 of 536 | #1691 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3249 of 4,090 | #12674 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,131 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,131 | 221 |
| Free school meals | – | 27.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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.gilnow.bolton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gilnow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.7 vs 24.0).
- •Bolton School Boys' Division is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 221.
- •Bolton School Boys' Division is a independent school while Gilnow Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bolton School Boys' Division is boys and Gilnow 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 School Boys' Division better than Gilnow Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gilnow Primary School ranks higher (27.7 vs 24.0 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 School Boys' Division and Gilnow Primary School?
About 543 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. Gilnow Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolton School Boys' Division and Gilnow Primary School rank in North West?
Bolton School Boys' Division is 398th of 536 and Gilnow Primary School is 1691st of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).