Church Road Primary School vs St Thomas of Canterbury RC School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 791 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
St Thomas of Canterbury RC School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
| Measure | Church Road Primary School Bolton, North West | St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1053 of 2,286 | #1299 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8422 of 15,697 | #10223 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 445 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 8% |
| 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 | church-road.bolton.sch.uk | www.stoc.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Church Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 39.7).
- •Church Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 52%).
- •Church Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Church Road Primary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 410.
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 St Thomas of Canterbury RC School?
On the Success Index (England), Church Road Primary School ranks higher (48.0 vs 39.7 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 St Thomas of Canterbury RC School?
About 791 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Church Road Primary School: 445. St Thomas of Canterbury RC School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Church Road Primary School and St Thomas of Canterbury RC School rank in North West?
Church Road Primary School is 1053rd of 2,286 and St Thomas of Canterbury RC School is 1299th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).