Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School vs Lowercroft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
Lowercroft Primary School
Bury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School Bolton, North West | Lowercroft Primary School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #709 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #5904 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | – | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 204 |
| Free school meals | – | 5.4% |
| Capacity filled | – | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.christchurchainsworthcofe.co.uk | www.lowercroft.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Lowercroft 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 Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School better than Lowercroft Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School and Lowercroft Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bury in North West.
How do Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School and Lowercroft Primary School rank in North West?
Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School is unranked and Lowercroft Primary School is 709th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).