Gaskell Community Primary School vs St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 504 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaskell Community Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
472 students
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
424 students
| Measure | Gaskell Community Primary School Bolton, North West | St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #503 of 2,286 | #2124 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4285 of 15,697 | #15011 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 472 | 424 |
| Pupils on roll | 472 | 424 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 48.4% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 0% |
| 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 | gaskellprimary.co.uk | www.st-matthews-primary.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gaskell Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 12.3).
- •Gaskell Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 47%).
- •Gaskell Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Gaskell Community Primary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 424.
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 Gaskell Community Primary School better than St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton?
On the Success Index (England), Gaskell Community Primary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 12.3 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 Gaskell Community Primary School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton?
About 504 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gaskell Community Primary School: 472. St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton: 424. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gaskell Community Primary School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton rank in North West?
Gaskell Community Primary School is 503rd of 2,286 and St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton is 2124th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).