Bolton Islamic Girls School vs Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolton Islamic Girls School
Bolton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
115 students
Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
252 students
| Measure | Bolton Islamic Girls School Bolton, North West | Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #74 of 536 | #1385 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #700 of 4,090 | #10820 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 115 | 252 |
| Pupils on roll | 115 | 252 |
| Free school meals | – | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 120% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.06 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.boltonislamicgirlsschool.org.uk | www.bolton-parish.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bolton Islamic Girls School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.5 vs 36.9).
- •Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 252 students compared with 115.
- •Bolton Islamic Girls School is a independent school while Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bolton Islamic Girls School is girls and Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School is co-educational.
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 Islamic Girls School better than Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bolton Islamic Girls School ranks higher (77.5 vs 36.9 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 Islamic Girls School and Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolton Islamic Girls School: 115. Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School: 252. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolton Islamic Girls School and Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Bolton Islamic Girls School is 74th of 536 and Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School is 1385th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).