Leverhulme Community Primary School vs Red Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 891 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leverhulme Community Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
438 students
Red Lane Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
475 students
| Measure | Leverhulme Community Primary School Bolton, North West | Red Lane Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2087 of 2,286 | #1348 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14810 of 15,697 | #10517 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 438 | 475 |
| Pupils on roll | 438 | 475 |
| Free school meals | 55.7% | 59.1% |
| Capacity filled | 83.9% | 113.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 7% |
| 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.leverhulme.bolton.sch.uk | www.red-lane.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Red Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.3 vs 14.0).
- •Red Lane Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 45%).
- •Red Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Red Lane Primary School is the larger school with 475 students compared with 438.
- •Leverhulme Community Primary School is a local authority school while Red Lane 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 Leverhulme Community Primary School better than Red Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Red Lane Primary School ranks higher (38.3 vs 14.0 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 Leverhulme Community Primary School and Red Lane Primary School?
About 891 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leverhulme Community Primary School: 438. Red Lane Primary School: 475. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leverhulme Community Primary School and Red Lane Primary School rank in North West?
Leverhulme Community Primary School is 2087th of 2,286 and Red Lane Primary School is 1348th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).