Bolton School Infant & Nursery School vs Gilnow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 622 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolton School Infant & Nursery School
Bolton · Independent primary · Ages 0–7
300 students
Gilnow Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Bolton School Infant & Nursery School Bolton, North West | Gilnow Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1691 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #12674 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 300 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 300 | 221 |
| Free school meals | – | 27.7% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.boltonschool.org/ | www.gilnow.bolton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bolton School Infant & Nursery School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 221.
- •Bolton School Infant & Nursery School is a independent school while Gilnow Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Infant & Nursery School better than Gilnow Primary 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 Infant & Nursery School and Gilnow Primary School?
About 622 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolton School Infant & Nursery School: 300. Gilnow Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolton School Infant & Nursery School and Gilnow Primary School rank in North West?
Bolton School Infant & Nursery School is unranked and Gilnow Primary School is 1691st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).