Al-Huda Primary School vs Highfield Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 26 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
Highfield Priory School
Preston · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
182 students
| Measure | Al-Huda Primary School Bolton, North West | Highfield Priory School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 181 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | 182 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 131.2% | 67.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.alhudaprimary.co.uk | www.highfieldpriory.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Highfield Priory School is the larger school with 182 students compared with 181.
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 Highfield Priory 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 Highfield Priory School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Huda Primary School: 181. Highfield Priory School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Huda Primary School and Highfield Priory School rank in North West?
Al-Huda Primary School is unranked and Highfield Priory School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).