North Walkden Primary School vs St Peter's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Walkden Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
411 students
| Measure | North Walkden Primary School Manchester, North West | St Peter's CofE Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1920 of 2,286 | #1328 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14077 of 15,697 | #10378 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 220 | 411 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 411 |
| Free school meals | 45% | 28.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 34% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| 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 | Manchester | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.northwalkdenprimaryschool.co.uk | www.st-peters-farnworth.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Peter's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.9 vs 19.4).
- •St Peter's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 34%).
- •St Peter's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 220.
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 North Walkden Primary School better than St Peter's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's CofE Primary School ranks higher (38.9 vs 19.4 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 North Walkden Primary School and St Peter's CofE Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Walkden Primary School: 220. St Peter's CofE Primary School: 411. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Walkden Primary School and St Peter's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
North Walkden Primary School is 1920th of 2,286 and St Peter's CofE Primary School is 1328th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).