Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School vs Plantation Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 34 km 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
Plantation Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
485 students
| Measure | Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Bolton, North West | Plantation Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1302 of 2,286 | #1367 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10233 of 15,697 | #10671 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 484 | 485 |
| Pupils on roll | 484 | 485 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 28.5% |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 77% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 7% |
| 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 | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bishop-bridgeman.bolton.sch.uk | www.plantationprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.6 vs 37.7).
- •Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 57%).
- •Plantation Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Plantation Primary School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 484.
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 Plantation Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School ranks higher (39.6 vs 37.7 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 Plantation Primary School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School: 484. Plantation Primary School: 485. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School and Plantation Primary School rank in North West?
Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School is 1302nd of 2,286 and Plantation Primary School is 1367th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).