Bolton St Catherine's Academy vs Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolton St Catherine's Academy
Bolton · Academy all-through · Ages 2–16
1,003 students
Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
| Measure | Bolton St Catherine's Academy Bolton, North West | Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #473 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #3776 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,003 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 1,003 | – |
| Free school meals | 52.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.8% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 34% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.89 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk/ | www.christchurchainsworthcofe.co.uk |
The verdict
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 St Catherine's Academy better than Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bolton St Catherine's Academy and Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
How do Bolton St Catherine's Academy and Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Bolton St Catherine's Academy is 473rd of 536 and Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School is unranked among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).