Mytham Primary School vs St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 467 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mytham Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
323 students
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
196 students
| Measure | Mytham Primary School Bolton, North West | St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1397 of 2,286 | #1815 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10882 of 15,697 | #13394 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 323 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 323 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 71.5% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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.mytham.bolton.sch.uk | www.stmll.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mytham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.7 vs 23.9).
- •Mytham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 42%).
- •Mytham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Mytham Primary School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 196.
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 Mytham Primary School better than St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever?
On the Success Index (England), Mytham Primary School ranks higher (36.7 vs 23.9 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 Mytham Primary School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever?
About 467 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mytham Primary School: 323. St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mytham Primary School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever rank in North West?
Mytham Primary School is 1397th of 2,286 and St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever is 1815th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).