Clevelands Prep School vs Markland Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 681 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clevelands Prep School
Bolton · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
126 students
Markland Hill Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
315 students
| Measure | Clevelands Prep School Bolton, North West | Markland Hill Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #120 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #931 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 126 | 315 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 315 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 63% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 32% |
| 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.clevelandsprepschool.co.uk | www.markland-hill.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Markland Hill Primary School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 126.
- •Clevelands Prep School is a independent school while Markland Hill Primary School is a local authority 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 Clevelands Prep School better than Markland Hill Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clevelands Prep School and Markland Hill Primary School?
About 681 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clevelands Prep School: 126. Markland Hill Primary School: 315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clevelands Prep School and Markland Hill Primary School rank in North West?
Clevelands Prep School is unranked and Markland Hill Primary School is 120th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).