Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah vs Ladybridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah
Bolton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–25
70 students
Ladybridge High School
Bolton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,136 students
| Measure | Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah Bolton, North West | Ladybridge High School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #332 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #2845 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–25 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 70 | 1,136 |
| Pupils on roll | 70 | 1,136 |
| Free school meals | – | 37.5% |
| Capacity filled | 23.2% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | boltondarululoom.org.uk/ | www.ladybridgehigh.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ladybridge High School is the larger school with 1,136 students compared with 70.
- •Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah is a independent school while Ladybridge High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah is boys and Ladybridge High School is co-educational.
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 Jamiah Al Islamiyyah better than Ladybridge High 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 Jamiah Al Islamiyyah and Ladybridge High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah: 70. Ladybridge High School: 1,136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah and Ladybridge High School rank in North West?
Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah is unranked and Ladybridge High School is 332nd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).