Moorgate Primary School vs Tonge Moor Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 295 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moorgate Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
325 students
Tonge Moor Primary Academy
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
472 students
| Measure | Moorgate Primary School Bolton, North West | Tonge Moor Primary Academy Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #993 of 2,286 | #2063 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7995 of 15,697 | #14689 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 325 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 325 | 472 |
| Free school meals | 38.8% | 55.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 3% |
| 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.moorgate.bolton.sch.uk | www.tongemooracademy.org |
The verdict
- •Moorgate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.0 vs 15.1).
- •Moorgate Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 44%).
- •Moorgate Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Tonge Moor Primary Academy is the larger school with 472 students compared with 325.
- •Moorgate Primary School is a local authority school while Tonge Moor Primary Academy 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 Moorgate Primary School better than Tonge Moor Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Moorgate Primary School ranks higher (50.0 vs 15.1 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 Moorgate Primary School and Tonge Moor Primary Academy?
About 295 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moorgate Primary School: 325. Tonge Moor Primary Academy: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorgate Primary School and Tonge Moor Primary Academy rank in North West?
Moorgate Primary School is 993rd of 2,286 and Tonge Moor Primary Academy is 2063rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).