Cherry Tree Primary School vs Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Tree Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
895 students
| Measure | Cherry Tree Primary School Bolton, North West | Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2077 of 2,286 | #371 of 536 |
| National rank | #14741 of 15,697 | #3052 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 408 | 895 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 895 |
| Free school meals | 47.5% | 37.4% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cherry-tree.bolton.sch.uk | www.msj.stoccat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.2 vs 14.6).
- •Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 895 students compared with 408.
- •Cherry Tree Primary School is a local authority school while Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cherry Tree Primary School better than Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (28.2 vs 14.6 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 Cherry Tree Primary School and Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherry Tree Primary School: 408. Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy: 895. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherry Tree Primary School and Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Cherry Tree Primary School is 2077th of 2,286 and Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy is 371st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).