Blackshaw Primary School vs Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackshaw Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
| Measure | Blackshaw Primary School Bolton, North West | Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #775 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #6523 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 218 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | – |
| Free school meals | 20% | – |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blackshaw.bolton.sch.uk | www.christchurchainsworthcofe.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Blackshaw Primary School is a local authority school while Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England 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 Blackshaw Primary School better than Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School?
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 Blackshaw Primary School and Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
How do Blackshaw Primary School and Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Blackshaw Primary School is 775th of 2,286 and Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).