Brownlow Fold Primary School vs Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 40 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownlow Fold Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
| Measure | Brownlow Fold Primary School Bolton, North West | Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1790 of 2,286 | #210 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13252 of 15,697 | #1585 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 232 | 232 |
| Pupils on roll | 232 | 232 |
| Free school meals | 37.4% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.2% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 12% |
| 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 | Bolton | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brownlow-fold.bolton.sch.uk/ | www.olocprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.8 vs 24.6).
- •Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 53%).
- •Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
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 Brownlow Fold Primary School better than Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.8 vs 24.6 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 Brownlow Fold Primary School and Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brownlow Fold Primary School: 232. Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School: 232. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brownlow Fold Primary School and Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Brownlow Fold Primary School is 1790th of 2,286 and Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School is 210th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).