Bowness Primary School vs Little Lever School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 71 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowness Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
129 students
Little Lever School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,085 students
| Measure | Bowness Primary School Bolton, North West | Little Lever School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #383 of 2,286 | #182 of 536 |
| National rank | #3250 of 15,697 | #1559 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 129 | 1,085 |
| Pupils on roll | 129 | 1,085 |
| Free school meals | 44.1% | 29.5% |
| Capacity filled | 82.7% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.91 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bowness.bolton.sch.uk/ | www.little-lever.bolton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bowness Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.5 vs 58.5).
- •Little Lever School is the larger school with 1,085 students compared with 129.
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 Bowness Primary School better than Little Lever School?
On the Success Index (England), Bowness Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 58.5 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 Bowness Primary School and Little Lever School?
About 71 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowness Primary School: 129. Little Lever School: 1,085. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowness Primary School and Little Lever School rank in North West?
Bowness Primary School is 383rd of 2,286 and Little Lever School is 182nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).