Bolton School Boys' Division vs Pikes Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 777 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
Pikes Lane Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
512 students
| Measure | Bolton School Boys' Division Bolton, North West | Pikes Lane Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #398 of 536 | #1480 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3249 of 4,090 | #11405 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,131 | 512 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,131 | 512 |
| Free school meals | – | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.pikeslaneprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pikes Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.1 vs 24.0).
- •Bolton School Boys' Division is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 512.
- •Bolton School Boys' Division is a independent school while Pikes Lane Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bolton School Boys' Division is boys and Pikes Lane 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 Pikes Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pikes Lane Primary School ranks higher (34.1 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 Pikes Lane Primary School?
About 777 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. Pikes Lane Primary School: 512. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolton School Boys' Division and Pikes Lane Primary School rank in North West?
Bolton School Boys' Division is 398th of 536 and Pikes Lane Primary School is 1480th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).