Blackrod Primary School vs Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.9 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
Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Blackrod Primary School BOLTON, North West | Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #178 of 2,286 | #167 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1368 of 15,697 | #1290 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 311 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 16.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 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.blackrodprimary.co.uk | www.aspullourladys.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (85.4 vs 86.0).
- •Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 78%).
- •Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 17%).
- •Blackrod Primary School is the larger school with 311 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 Primary School better than Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blackrod Primary School and Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between BOLTON and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackrod Primary School: 311. Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackrod Primary School and Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan rank in North West?
Blackrod Primary School is 178th 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).