Frizington Community Primary School vs Rivington Foundation Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 119 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frizington Community Primary School
Frizington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
109 students
Rivington Foundation Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
109 students
| Measure | Frizington Community Primary School Frizington, North West | Rivington Foundation Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #445 of 2,286 | #333 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3781 of 15,697 | #2828 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 109 | 109 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 109 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | – | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 7% |
| 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 | Frizington | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.frizington-pri.cumbria.sch.uk | www.rivingtonprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rivington Foundation Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.9 vs 70.7).
- •Rivington Foundation Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 70%).
- •Frizington Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
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 Frizington Community Primary School better than Rivington Foundation Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rivington Foundation Primary School ranks higher (75.9 vs 70.7 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 Frizington Community Primary School and Rivington Foundation Primary School?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Frizington and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Frizington Community Primary School: 109. Rivington Foundation Primary School: 109. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Frizington Community Primary School and Rivington Foundation Primary School rank in North West?
Frizington Community Primary School is 445th of 2,286 and Rivington Foundation Primary School is 333rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).