Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School vs Bolton Islamic Girls School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 531 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
484 students
Bolton Islamic Girls School
Bolton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
115 students
| Measure | Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Bolton, North West | Bolton Islamic Girls School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1302 of 2,286 | #74 of 536 |
| National rank | #10233 of 15,697 | #700 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 484 | 115 |
| Pupils on roll | 484 | 115 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bishop-bridgeman.bolton.sch.uk | www.boltonislamicgirlsschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bolton Islamic Girls School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.5 vs 39.6).
- •Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 115.
- •Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School is a academy school while Bolton Islamic Girls School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School is co-educational and Bolton Islamic Girls School is girls.
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 Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School better than Bolton Islamic Girls School?
On the Success Index (England), Bolton Islamic Girls School ranks higher (77.5 vs 39.6 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 Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School and Bolton Islamic Girls School?
About 531 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School: 484. Bolton Islamic Girls School: 115. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School and Bolton Islamic Girls School rank in North West?
Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School is 1302nd of 2,286 and Bolton Islamic Girls School is 74th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).