Little Lever School vs Masefield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Lever School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,085 students
Masefield Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
254 students
| Measure | Little Lever School Bolton, North West | Masefield Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #182 of 536 | #201 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1559 of 4,090 | #1522 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,085 | 254 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,085 | 254 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 103.3% | 121% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 22% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.91 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.little-lever.bolton.sch.uk/ | www.masefield.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Masefield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.3 vs 58.5).
- •Little Lever School is the larger school with 1,085 students compared with 254.
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 Little Lever School better than Masefield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Masefield Primary School ranks higher (84.3 vs 58.5 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 Little Lever School and Masefield Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Little Lever School: 1,085. Masefield Primary School: 254. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Little Lever School and Masefield Primary School rank in North West?
Little Lever School is 182nd of 536 and Masefield Primary School is 201st of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).