Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School vs St Catherine's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.2 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
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
| Measure | Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School Bolton, North West | St Catherine's CofE Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1158 of 2,286 | #1265 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9150 of 15,697 | #9870 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 260 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 260 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 3% |
| 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 | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blackrodchurchschool.com | stcatherinesbl6.greenhousecms.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.6 vs 41.3).
- •St Catherine's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 56%).
- •Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 237.
- •Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School is a local authority school while St Catherine's CofE Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Catherine's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School ranks higher (44.6 vs 41.3 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 St Catherine's CofE Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School: 260. St Catherine's CofE Primary School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School and St Catherine's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School is 1158th of 2,286 and St Catherine's CofE Primary School is 1265th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).