Castle Hill Primary School vs Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Hill Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
Bolton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
122 students
| Measure | Castle Hill Primary School Bolton, North West | Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1509 of 2,286 | #211 of 536 |
| National rank | #11586 of 15,697 | #1870 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 220 | 122 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 122 |
| Free school meals | 49.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 84% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.castle-hill.bolton.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.2 vs 33.2).
- •Castle Hill Primary School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 122.
- •Castle Hill Primary School is a local authority school while Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Castle Hill Primary School is co-educational and Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya is girls.
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 Castle Hill Primary School better than Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya?
On the Success Index (England), Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya ranks higher (52.2 vs 33.2 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 Castle Hill Primary School and Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Hill Primary School: 220. Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya: 122. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Hill Primary School and Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya rank in North West?
Castle Hill Primary School is 1509th of 2,286 and Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya is 211th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).