Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Bowland High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Clitheroe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
25 students
Bowland High
Clitheroe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
644 students
| Measure | Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Clitheroe, North West | Bowland High Clitheroe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #127 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #1114 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 25 | 644 |
| Pupils on roll | 25 | 644 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 10.2% |
| Capacity filled | 43.1% | 112% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Clitheroe | Clitheroe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bolton-by-bowland.lancs.sch.uk | bowland.atctrust.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 67.8).
- •Bowland High is the larger school with 644 students compared with 25.
- •Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Bowland High 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 Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Bowland High?
On the Success Index (England), Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (87.3 vs 67.8 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 Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Bowland High?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Clitheroe and Clitheroe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 25. Bowland High: 644. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Bowland High rank in North West?
Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is unranked and Bowland High is 127th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).