Aspull Church Primary School vs Blackrod Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspull Church Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
Blackrod Primary School
BOLTON · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
311 students
| Measure | Aspull Church Primary School Wigan, North West | Blackrod Primary School BOLTON, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #293 of 2,286 | #178 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2447 of 15,697 | #1368 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 202 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 17% |
| 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 | Wigan | BOLTON |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.aspullchurch.wigan.sch.uk | www.blackrodprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Blackrod Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.4 vs 78.1).
- •Blackrod Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 77%).
- •Blackrod Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 13%).
- •Blackrod Primary School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 202.
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 Aspull Church Primary School better than Blackrod Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackrod Primary School ranks higher (85.4 vs 78.1 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 Aspull Church Primary School and Blackrod Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Wigan and BOLTON in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aspull Church Primary School: 202. Blackrod Primary School: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aspull Church Primary School and Blackrod Primary School rank in North West?
Aspull Church Primary School is 293rd of 2,286 and Blackrod Primary School is 178th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).