Cherry Tree Primary School vs Wharton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Tree Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
Wharton Primary School
Salford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
378 students
| Measure | Cherry Tree Primary School Bolton, North West | Wharton Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2077 of 2,286 | #1486 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14741 of 15,697 | #11431 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 408 | 378 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 378 |
| Free school meals | 47.5% | 56.1% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 82.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 5% |
| 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 | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cherry-tree.bolton.sch.uk | www.whartonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wharton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.0 vs 14.6).
- •Wharton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 44%).
- •Wharton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •Cherry Tree Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 378.
- •Cherry Tree Primary School is a local authority school while Wharton Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cherry Tree Primary School better than Wharton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wharton Primary School ranks higher (34.0 vs 14.6 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 Cherry Tree Primary School and Wharton Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherry Tree Primary School: 408. Wharton Primary School: 378. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherry Tree Primary School and Wharton Primary School rank in North West?
Cherry Tree Primary School is 2077th of 2,286 and Wharton Primary School is 1486th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).