Devonshire Road Primary School vs Markland Hill 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.
Devonshire Road Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
Markland Hill Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
315 students
| Measure | Devonshire Road Primary School Bolton, North West | Markland Hill Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #679 of 2,286 | #120 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5712 of 15,697 | #931 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 415 | 315 |
| Pupils on roll | 415 | 315 |
| Free school meals | 28% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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.devonshire.bolton.sch.uk | www.markland-hill.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Markland Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.9 vs 60.7).
- •Markland Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 68%).
- •Markland Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (32% vs 14%).
- •Devonshire Road Primary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 315.
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 Devonshire Road Primary School better than Markland Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Markland Hill Primary School ranks higher (88.9 vs 60.7 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 Devonshire Road Primary School and Markland Hill Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Devonshire Road Primary School: 415. Markland Hill Primary School: 315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Devonshire Road Primary School and Markland Hill Primary School rank in North West?
Devonshire Road Primary School is 679th of 2,286 and Markland Hill Primary School is 120th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).