Chorley New Road Primary Academy vs St Mary's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 135 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chorley New Road Primary Academy
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
316 students
St Mary's RC Primary School
Horwich, Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
214 students
| Measure | Chorley New Road Primary Academy Bolton, North West | St Mary's RC Primary School Horwich, Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1000 of 2,286 | #1266 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8050 of 15,697 | #9874 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 316 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 316 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 6% |
| 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 | Horwich, Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cnr.bolton.sch.uk | www.st-marys-horwich.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Chorley New Road Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.7 vs 41.3).
- •Chorley New Road Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 56%).
- •Chorley New Road Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 6%).
- •Chorley New Road Primary Academy is the larger school with 316 students compared with 214.
- •Chorley New Road Primary Academy is a academy school while St Mary's RC Primary School is a local authority 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 Chorley New Road Primary Academy better than St Mary's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chorley New Road Primary Academy ranks higher (49.7 vs 41.3 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 Chorley New Road Primary Academy and St Mary's RC Primary School?
About 135 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Horwich, Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chorley New Road Primary Academy: 316. St Mary's RC Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chorley New Road Primary Academy and St Mary's RC Primary School rank in North West?
Chorley New Road Primary Academy is 1000th of 2,286 and St Mary's RC Primary School is 1266th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).