Canon Slade School vs St Maxentius CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 929 m 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
St Maxentius CofE Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
185 students
| Measure | Canon Slade School Bolton, North West | St Maxentius CofE Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #60 of 536 | #787 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #609 of 4,090 | #6592 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,724 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,724 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.57 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.2 | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk | www.st-maxentius.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Canon Slade School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.1 vs 56.5).
- •Canon Slade School is the larger school with 1,724 students compared with 185.
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 St Maxentius CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Canon Slade School ranks higher (80.1 vs 56.5 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 St Maxentius CofE Primary School?
About 929 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canon Slade School: 1,724. St Maxentius CofE Primary School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canon Slade School and St Maxentius CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Canon Slade School is 60th of 536 and St Maxentius CofE Primary School is 787th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).