Castle Hill Primary School vs Moorgate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Moorgate Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
325 students
| Measure | Castle Hill Primary School Bolton, North West | Moorgate Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1509 of 2,286 | #993 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11586 of 15,697 | #7995 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 220 | 325 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 325 |
| Free school meals | 49.5% | 38.8% |
| Capacity filled | 84% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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.castle-hill.bolton.sch.uk/ | www.moorgate.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Moorgate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.0 vs 33.2).
- •Moorgate Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Moorgate Primary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 220.
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 Moorgate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Moorgate Primary School ranks higher (50.0 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 Moorgate Primary School?
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. Moorgate Primary School: 325. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Hill Primary School and Moorgate Primary School rank in North West?
Castle Hill Primary School is 1509th of 2,286 and Moorgate Primary School is 993rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).