Gilnow Primary School vs University Collegiate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 647 m 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
University Collegiate School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
683 students
| Measure | Gilnow Primary School Bolton, North West | University Collegiate School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1691 of 2,286 | #440 of 536 |
| National rank | #12674 of 15,697 | #3580 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 221 | 683 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 683 |
| Free school meals | 27.7% | 46.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 40.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.14 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gilnow.bolton.sch.uk/ | ucs-bolton.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Gilnow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.7 vs 19.6).
- •University Collegiate School is the larger school with 683 students compared with 221.
- •Gilnow Primary School is a local authority school while University Collegiate School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 University Collegiate School?
On the Success Index (England), Gilnow Primary School ranks higher (27.7 vs 19.6 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 Gilnow Primary School and University Collegiate School?
About 647 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gilnow Primary School: 221. University Collegiate School: 683. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gilnow Primary School and University Collegiate School rank in North West?
Gilnow Primary School is 1691st of 2,286 and University Collegiate School is 440th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).