Malvern Primary School vs St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malvern Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
486 students
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
487 students
| Measure | Malvern Primary School Liverpool, North West | St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #238 of 2,286 | #994 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1853 of 15,697 | #8018 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 486 | 487 |
| Pupils on roll | 486 | 487 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 28.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 102.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 16% |
| 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 | Liverpool | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.malvernprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.stmichaelscepbolton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Malvern Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.1 vs 49.9).
- •Malvern Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 59%).
- •Malvern Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 16%).
- •St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever is the larger school with 487 students compared with 486.
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 Malvern Primary School better than St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever?
On the Success Index (England), Malvern Primary School ranks higher (82.1 vs 49.9 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 Malvern Primary School and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Malvern Primary School: 486. St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever: 487. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Malvern Primary School and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever rank in North West?
Malvern Primary School is 238th of 2,286 and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever is 994th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).