Canon Slade School vs Neston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 55 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canon Slade School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,724 students
Neston High School
Neston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,712 students
| Measure | Canon Slade School Bolton, North West | Neston High School Neston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #60 of 536 | #250 of 536 |
| National rank | #609 of 4,090 | #2171 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,724 | 1,712 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,724 | 1,712 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.9 | 43.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57% | 36.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.8% | 64.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.57 | 3.70 |
| A level points per entry | 38.2 | 29.0 |
| town | Bolton | Neston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk | www.nestonhigh.com |
The verdict
- •Canon Slade School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.1 vs 45.9).
- •Canon Slade School is the larger school with 1,724 students compared with 1,712.
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 Canon Slade School better than Neston High School?
On the Success Index (England), Canon Slade School ranks higher (80.1 vs 45.9 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 Canon Slade School and Neston High School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Neston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canon Slade School: 1,724. Neston High School: 1,712. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canon Slade School and Neston High School rank in North West?
Canon Slade School is 60th of 536 and Neston High School is 250th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).