Brownlow Fold Primary School vs Eden Boys' School, Bolton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 604 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownlow Fold Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
Eden Boys' School, Bolton
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
621 students
| Measure | Brownlow Fold Primary School Bolton, North West | Eden Boys' School, Bolton Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1790 of 2,286 | #123 of 536 |
| National rank | #13252 of 15,697 | #1073 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 232 | 621 |
| Pupils on roll | 232 | 621 |
| Free school meals | 37.4% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.2% | 77.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 58.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 80.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brownlow-fold.bolton.sch.uk/ | www.edenboysbolton.com/ |
The verdict
- •Eden Boys' School, Bolton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 24.6).
- •Eden Boys' School, Bolton is the larger school with 621 students compared with 232.
- •Brownlow Fold Primary School is a local authority school while Eden Boys' School, Bolton is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Brownlow Fold Primary School is co-educational and Eden Boys' School, Bolton is boys.
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 Brownlow Fold Primary School better than Eden Boys' School, Bolton?
On the Success Index (England), Eden Boys' School, Bolton ranks higher (68.7 vs 24.6 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 Brownlow Fold Primary School and Eden Boys' School, Bolton?
About 604 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brownlow Fold Primary School: 232. Eden Boys' School, Bolton: 621. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brownlow Fold Primary School and Eden Boys' School, Bolton rank in North West?
Brownlow Fold Primary School is 1790th of 2,286 and Eden Boys' School, Bolton is 123rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).