Kearsley Academy vs North Walkden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kearsley Academy
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
768 students
North Walkden Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Kearsley Academy Bolton, North West | North Walkden Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #149 of 536 | #1920 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1316 of 4,090 | #14077 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 768 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 768 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 43.1% | 45% |
| Capacity filled | 80.8% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 34% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.47 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ka.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.northwalkdenprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kearsley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 19.4).
- •Kearsley Academy is the larger school with 768 students compared with 220.
- •Kearsley Academy is a academy school while North Walkden Primary School is a local authority 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 Kearsley Academy better than North Walkden Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kearsley Academy ranks higher (63.6 vs 19.4 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 Kearsley Academy and North Walkden Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kearsley Academy: 768. North Walkden Primary School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kearsley Academy and North Walkden Primary School rank in North West?
Kearsley Academy is 149th of 536 and North Walkden Primary School is 1920th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).