Blackrod Primary School vs Chorley New Road Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackrod Primary School
BOLTON · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
311 students
Chorley New Road Primary Academy
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
316 students
| Measure | Blackrod Primary School BOLTON, North West | Chorley New Road Primary Academy Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #178 of 2,286 | #1000 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1368 of 15,697 | #8050 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 311 | 316 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 316 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 13% |
| 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.blackrodprimary.co.uk | www.cnr.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Blackrod Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.4 vs 49.7).
- •Blackrod Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 60%).
- •Blackrod Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 13%).
- •Chorley New Road Primary Academy is the larger school with 316 students compared with 311.
- •Blackrod Primary School is a local authority school while Chorley New Road Primary Academy 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 Primary School better than Chorley New Road Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Blackrod Primary School ranks higher (85.4 vs 49.7 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 Blackrod Primary School and Chorley New Road Primary Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between BOLTON and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackrod Primary School: 311. Chorley New Road Primary Academy: 316. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackrod Primary School and Chorley New Road Primary Academy rank in North West?
Blackrod Primary School is 178th of 2,286 and Chorley New Road Primary Academy is 1000th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).