Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
290 students
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth
Carnforth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
81 students
| Measure | Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School Carnforth, North West | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth Carnforth, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1123 of 2,286 | #1824 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8927 of 15,697 | #13441 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 290 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 290 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 72.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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 | Carnforth | Carnforth |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blsschool.co.uk | www.olol.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.7 vs 23.6).
- •Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 54%).
- •Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 81.
- •Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth 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-le-Sands Church of England Primary School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth?
On the Success Index (England), Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School ranks higher (45.7 vs 23.6 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-le-Sands Church of England Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Carnforth and Carnforth in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School: 290. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth rank in North West?
Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School is 1123rd of 2,286 and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth is 1824th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).