Gilnow Primary School vs St Philip's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilnow Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
St Philip's CofE Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Gilnow Primary School Bolton, North West | St Philip's CofE Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1691 of 2,286 | #1705 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12674 of 15,697 | #12767 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 221 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 27.7% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 4% |
| 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 | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gilnow.bolton.sch.uk/ | www.stphilipssalford.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (27.7 vs 27.3).
- •Gilnow Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 50%).
- •St Philip's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
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 Gilnow Primary School better than St Philip's CofE 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 Gilnow Primary School and St Philip's CofE Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gilnow Primary School: 221. St Philip's CofE Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gilnow Primary School and St Philip's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Gilnow Primary School is 1691st of 2,286 and St Philip's CofE Primary School is 1705th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).