Church Road Primary School vs Smithills School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 914 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Church Road Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
Smithills School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,203 students
| Measure | Church Road Primary School Bolton, North West | Smithills School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1053 of 2,286 | #456 of 536 |
| National rank | #8422 of 15,697 | #3684 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 445 | 1,203 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 1,203 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 41.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 20.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | church-road.bolton.sch.uk | www.smithillsschool.net/ |
The verdict
- •Church Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 17.9).
- •Smithills School is the larger school with 1,203 students compared with 445.
- •Church Road Primary School is a local authority school while Smithills School 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 Church Road Primary School better than Smithills School?
On the Success Index (England), Church Road Primary School ranks higher (48.0 vs 17.9 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 Church Road Primary School and Smithills School?
About 914 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Church Road Primary School: 445. Smithills School: 1,203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Church Road Primary School and Smithills School rank in North West?
Church Road Primary School is 1053rd of 2,286 and Smithills School is 456th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).