Al-Huda Primary School vs St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 119 m 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
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Al-Huda Primary School Bolton, North West | St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1081 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #8605 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 181 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | 220 |
| Free school meals | – | 36.8% |
| Capacity filled | 131.2% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | www.st-josephrcp.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton is the larger school with 220 students compared with 181.
- •Al-Huda Primary School is a independent school while St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton 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 St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton?
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 St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton?
About 119 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Huda Primary School: 181. St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Huda Primary School and St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton rank in North West?
Al-Huda Primary School is unranked and St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton is 1081st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).