Masefield Primary School vs Radcliffe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Masefield Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
254 students
Radcliffe Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | Masefield Primary School Bolton, North West | Radcliffe Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 10% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #201 of 2,286 | #1180 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1522 of 15,697 | #9303 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 254 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 254 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 48.8% |
| Capacity filled | 121% | 55.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 10% |
| 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 | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.masefield.bolton.sch.uk | www.radcliffeprimary.bc-et.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Masefield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.3 vs 43.9).
- •Masefield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 63%).
- •Masefield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 10%).
- •Masefield Primary School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 228.
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 Masefield Primary School better than Radcliffe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Masefield Primary School ranks higher (84.3 vs 43.9 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 Masefield Primary School and Radcliffe Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Masefield Primary School: 254. Radcliffe Primary School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Masefield Primary School and Radcliffe Primary School rank in North West?
Masefield Primary School is 201st of 2,286 and Radcliffe Primary School is 1180th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).