Brandwood Primary School vs Sunning Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 519 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandwood Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
463 students
Sunning Hill Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
526 students
| Measure | Brandwood Primary School Bolton, North West | Sunning Hill Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1482 of 2,286 | #395 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11416 of 15,697 | #3386 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 463 | 526 |
| Pupils on roll | 463 | 526 |
| Free school meals | 43.3% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 16% |
| 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.brandwoodprimaryschool.com/ | sunninghillprimary.net/ |
The verdict
- •Sunning Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.8 vs 34.0).
- •Sunning Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 56%).
- •Sunning Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 8%).
- •Sunning Hill Primary School is the larger school with 526 students compared with 463.
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 Brandwood Primary School better than Sunning Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sunning Hill Primary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 34.0 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 Brandwood Primary School and Sunning Hill Primary School?
About 519 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brandwood Primary School: 463. Sunning Hill Primary School: 526. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brandwood Primary School and Sunning Hill Primary School rank in North West?
Brandwood Primary School is 1482nd of 2,286 and Sunning Hill Primary School is 395th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).