Hardy Mill Primary School vs Harwood Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 470 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardy Mill Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
316 students
Harwood Meadows Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Hardy Mill Primary School Bolton, North West | Harwood Meadows Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #506 of 2,286 | #1416 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4308 of 15,697 | #10980 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 316 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 316 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 7.3% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 88.8% | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | www.hardymill.bolton.sch.uk | www.harwood-meadows.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hardy Mill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.8 vs 36.3).
- •Hardy Mill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 62%).
- •Hardy Mill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Hardy Mill Primary School is the larger school with 316 students compared with 224.
- •Hardy Mill Primary School is a local authority school while Harwood Meadows Primary 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 Hardy Mill Primary School better than Harwood Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hardy Mill Primary School ranks higher (67.8 vs 36.3 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 Hardy Mill Primary School and Harwood Meadows Primary School?
About 470 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hardy Mill Primary School: 316. Harwood Meadows Primary School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hardy Mill Primary School and Harwood Meadows Primary School rank in North West?
Hardy Mill Primary School is 506th of 2,286 and Harwood Meadows Primary School is 1416th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).