Boltons CofE School vs Wigton Nursery and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boltons CofE School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
86 students
Wigton Nursery and Infant School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
165 students
| Measure | Boltons CofE School Wigton, North West | Wigton Nursery and Infant School Wigton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #900 of 2,286 | #497 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7444 of 15,697 | #4239 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 86 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 3.5% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 80.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| 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 | Wigton | Wigton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.boltons.cumbria.sch.uk | www.wigtoninf.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Wigton Nursery and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.2 vs 52.5).
- •Wigton Nursery and Infant School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 86.
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 Boltons CofE School better than Wigton Nursery and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Wigton Nursery and Infant School ranks higher (68.2 vs 52.5 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 Boltons CofE School and Wigton Nursery and Infant School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Wigton and Wigton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boltons CofE School: 86. Wigton Nursery and Infant School: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boltons CofE School and Wigton Nursery and Infant School rank in North West?
Boltons CofE School is 900th of 2,286 and Wigton Nursery and Infant School is 497th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).