Beacon Primary School vs St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 43 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
209 students
St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School
Ellesmere Port · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
209 students
| Measure | Beacon Primary School Bolton, North West | St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School Ellesmere Port, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2109 of 2,286 | #1682 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14939 of 15,697 | #12622 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 209 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 64.7% | 37.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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 | Ellesmere Port |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.beacon.bolton.sch.uk | www.stbernardsrc.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.0 vs 12.9).
- •St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 36%).
- •Beacon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
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 Beacon Primary School better than St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School ranks higher (28.0 vs 12.9 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 Beacon Primary School and St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Ellesmere Port in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Primary School: 209. St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Primary School and St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School rank in North West?
Beacon Primary School is 2109th of 2,286 and St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School is 1682nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).