Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School vs University Collegiate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
252 students
University Collegiate School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
683 students
| Measure | Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School Bolton, North West | University Collegiate School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1385 of 2,286 | #440 of 536 |
| National rank | #10820 of 15,697 | #3580 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 252 | 683 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 683 |
| Free school meals | 27.1% | 46.9% |
| Capacity filled | 120% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 40.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.14 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bolton-parish.bolton.sch.uk | ucs-bolton.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.9 vs 19.6).
- •University Collegiate School is the larger school with 683 students compared with 252.
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 Parish Church, Church of England Primary School better than University Collegiate School?
On the Success Index (England), Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School ranks higher (36.9 vs 19.6 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 Parish Church, Church of England Primary School and University Collegiate School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School: 252. University Collegiate School: 683. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School and University Collegiate School rank in North West?
Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School is 1385th of 2,286 and University Collegiate School is 440th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).