Claypool Primary School vs Lostock Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claypool Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
218 students
Lostock Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Claypool Primary School Bolton, North West | Lostock Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1732 of 2,286 | #83 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12899 of 15,697 | #642 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 218 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 34% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.claypool.bolton.sch.uk | www.lostock.bolton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lostock Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.4 vs 26.5).
- •Claypool Primary School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 213.
- •Claypool Primary School is a local authority school while Lostock 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 Claypool Primary School better than Lostock Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lostock Primary School ranks higher (91.4 vs 26.5 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 Claypool Primary School and Lostock Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Claypool Primary School: 218. Lostock Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Claypool Primary School and Lostock Primary School rank in North West?
Claypool Primary School is 1732nd of 2,286 and Lostock Primary School is 83rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).