Bowlee Park Community Primary School vs Middleton Parish Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowlee Park Community Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
900 students
Middleton Parish Church School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
432 students
| Measure | Bowlee Park Community Primary School Manchester, North West | Middleton Parish Church School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #530 of 2,286 | #1712 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4431 of 15,697 | #12799 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 900 | 432 |
| Pupils on roll | 900 | 432 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 107.1% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| 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 | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bowleepark.rochdale.sch.uk | www.middletonparishce.rochdale.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bowlee Park Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.2 vs 27.1).
- •Bowlee Park Community Primary School is the larger school with 900 students compared with 432.
- •Bowlee Park Community Primary School is a local authority school while Middleton Parish Church School is a academy 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 Bowlee Park Community Primary School better than Middleton Parish Church School?
On the Success Index (England), Bowlee Park Community Primary School ranks higher (67.2 vs 27.1 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 Bowlee Park Community Primary School and Middleton Parish Church School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowlee Park Community Primary School: 900. Middleton Parish Church School: 432. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowlee Park Community Primary School and Middleton Parish Church School rank in North West?
Bowlee Park Community Primary School is 530th of 2,286 and Middleton Parish Church School is 1712th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).