Al-Huda Primary School vs Church Road 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.
Al-Huda Primary School
Bolton · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
181 students
Church Road Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
| Measure | Al-Huda Primary School Bolton, North West | Church Road Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1053 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #8422 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 181 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | 445 |
| Free school meals | – | 27.9% |
| Capacity filled | 131.2% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.alhudaprimary.co.uk | church-road.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Church Road Primary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 181.
- •Al-Huda Primary School is a independent school while Church Road 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 Al-Huda Primary School better than Church Road Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Al-Huda Primary School and Church Road Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Huda Primary School: 181. Church Road Primary School: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Huda Primary School and Church Road Primary School rank in North West?
Al-Huda Primary School is unranked and Church Road Primary School is 1053rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).