Adlington Primary School vs Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adlington Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
123 students
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
260 students
| Measure | Adlington Primary School Chorley, North West | Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #647 of 2,286 | #1158 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5467 of 15,697 | #9150 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 123 | 260 |
| Pupils on roll | 123 | 260 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 9% |
| 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 | Chorley | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.adlingtonprimaryschool.co.uk | www.blackrodchurchschool.com |
The verdict
- •Adlington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.8 vs 44.6).
- •Adlington Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 56%).
- •Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 123.
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 Adlington Primary School better than Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Adlington Primary School ranks higher (61.8 vs 44.6 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 Adlington Primary School and Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Chorley and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Adlington Primary School: 123. Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School: 260. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Adlington Primary School and Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School rank in North West?
Adlington Primary School is 647th of 2,286 and Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School is 1158th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).