Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 7.5 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
Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Clitheroe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
200 students
| Measure | Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Clitheroe, North West | Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Clitheroe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1029 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #8231 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 25 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 25 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 3.2% |
| Capacity filled | 43.1% | 105.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| 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 | Clitheroe | Clitheroe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bolton-by-bowland.lancs.sch.uk | www.wwb.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 49.0).
- •Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 200 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 Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (87.3 vs 49.0 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 Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 7.5 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. Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in North West?
Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is unranked and Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1029th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).