Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School vs Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
260 students
Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School Bolton, North West | Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1158 of 2,286 | #167 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9150 of 15,697 | #1290 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 260 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 260 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 16.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 31% |
| 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 | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blackrodchurchschool.com | www.aspullourladys.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.0 vs 44.6).
- •Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 56%).
- •Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 9%).
- •Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 208.
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 Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School better than Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan ranks higher (86.0 vs 44.6 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 Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School and Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School: 260. Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School and Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan rank in North West?
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School is 1158th of 2,286 and Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan is 167th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).