Crab Lane Primary School vs Highfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crab Lane Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
412 students
Highfield Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
| Measure | Crab Lane Primary School Manchester, North West | Highfield Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1968 of 2,286 | #846 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14280 of 15,697 | #7015 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 412 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 62.3% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Manchester | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.crablane.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.highfield.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Highfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 18.0).
- •Highfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 56%).
- •Highfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
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 Crab Lane Primary School better than Highfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Highfield Primary School ranks higher (54.4 vs 18.0 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 Crab Lane Primary School and Highfield Primary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crab Lane Primary School: 412. Highfield Primary School: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crab Lane Primary School and Highfield Primary School rank in North West?
Crab Lane Primary School is 1968th of 2,286 and Highfield Primary School is 846th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).