Bolton School Girls' Division vs St Thomas of Canterbury RC School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 780 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolton School Girls' Division
Bolton · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
1,057 students
St Thomas of Canterbury RC School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
| Measure | Bolton School Girls' Division Bolton, North West | St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #152 of 536 | #1299 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1334 of 4,090 | #10223 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,057 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,057 | 410 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.9% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.23 | – |
| A level points per entry | 40.1 | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.boltonschool.org/seniorgirls | www.stoc.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bolton School Girls' Division scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.1 vs 39.7).
- •Bolton School Girls' Division is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 410.
- •Bolton School Girls' Division is a independent school while St Thomas of Canterbury RC School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bolton School Girls' Division is girls and St Thomas of Canterbury RC 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 School Girls' Division better than St Thomas of Canterbury RC School?
On the Success Index (England), Bolton School Girls' Division ranks higher (63.1 vs 39.7 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 School Girls' Division and St Thomas of Canterbury RC School?
About 780 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolton School Girls' Division: 1,057. St Thomas of Canterbury RC School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolton School Girls' Division and St Thomas of Canterbury RC School rank in North West?
Bolton School Girls' Division is 152nd of 536 and St Thomas of Canterbury RC School is 1299th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).