Bolton St Catherine's Academy vs Tonge Moor Primary Academy
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 St Catherine's Academy
Bolton · Academy all-through · Ages 2–16
1,003 students
Tonge Moor Primary Academy
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
472 students
| Measure | Bolton St Catherine's Academy Bolton, North West | Tonge Moor Primary Academy Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #473 of 536 | #2063 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3776 of 4,090 | #14689 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,003 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,003 | 472 |
| Free school meals | 52.7% | 55.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.8% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 34% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 3% |
| 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.tongemooracademy.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (15.8 vs 15.1).
- •Tonge Moor Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (44% vs 34%).
- •Bolton St Catherine's Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Bolton St Catherine's Academy is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 472.
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 Tonge Moor Primary Academy?
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 Tonge Moor Primary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolton St Catherine's Academy: 1,003. Tonge Moor Primary Academy: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolton St Catherine's Academy and Tonge Moor Primary Academy rank in North West?
Bolton St Catherine's Academy is 473rd of 536 and Tonge Moor Primary Academy is 2063rd of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).