Bolder Academy vs Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolder Academy
Isleworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
909 students
Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School
Brentford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Bolder Academy Isleworth, London | Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School Brentford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #360 of 640 | #269 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1840 of 4,090 | #1660 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 909 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 909 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 28.9% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.25 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.1 | – |
| town | Isleworth | Brentford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bolderacademy.co.uk | ourladyandstjohns.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.3 vs 52.6).
- •Bolder Academy is the larger school with 909 students compared with 221.
- •Bolder Academy is a academy school while Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Bolder Academy better than Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.3 vs 52.6 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 Bolder Academy and Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Isleworth and Brentford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolder Academy: 909. Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolder Academy and Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Bolder Academy is 360th of 640 and Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School is 269th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).