Bolton School Boys' Division vs The Grange School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North West, England, 37 km 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
The Grange School
Northwich · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
1,168 students
| Measure | Bolton School Boys' Division Bolton, North West | The Grange School Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #398 of 536 | #408 of 536 |
| National rank | #3249 of 4,090 | #3315 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–18 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 1,131 | 1,168 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,131 | 1,168 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.3 | 29.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.05 | 1.39 |
| A level points per entry | 40.4 | 45.4 |
| town | Bolton | Northwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.boltonschool.org/seniorboys | www.grange.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (24.0 vs 23.2).
- •The Grange School is the larger school with 1,168 students compared with 1,131.
- •Bolton School Boys' Division is boys and The Grange 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 The Grange 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 The Grange School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Northwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolton School Boys' Division: 1,131. The Grange School: 1,168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolton School Boys' Division and The Grange School rank in North West?
Bolton School Boys' Division is 398th of 536 and The Grange School is 408th of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).