Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Chatburn Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 5.6 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
Chatburn Church of England Primary School
Clitheroe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
132 students
| Measure | Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Clitheroe, North West | Chatburn Church of England Primary School Clitheroe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #800 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #6712 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 25 | 132 |
| Pupils on roll | 25 | 132 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 43.1% | 117.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Clitheroe | Clitheroe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bolton-by-bowland.lancs.sch.uk | www.chatburn.lancsngfl.ac.uk |
The verdict
- •Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 55.9).
- •Chatburn Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 132 students compared with 25.
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 Chatburn Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (87.3 vs 55.9 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 Chatburn Church of England Primary School?
About 5.6 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. Chatburn Church of England Primary School: 132. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Chatburn Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is unranked and Chatburn Church of England Primary School is 800th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).