Clarendon Primary School vs Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 940 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarendon Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
572 students
| Measure | Clarendon Primary School Bolton, North West | Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #823 of 2,286 | #1433 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6856 of 15,697 | #11094 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 454 | 572 |
| Pupils on roll | 454 | 572 |
| Free school meals | 36% | 38.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 136.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 4% |
| 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.clarendon.bolton.sch.uk/ | www.sssj.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Clarendon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 35.8).
- •Clarendon Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 62%).
- •Clarendon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 4%).
- •Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton is the larger school with 572 students compared with 454.
- •Clarendon Primary School is a local authority school while Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton 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 Clarendon Primary School better than Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton?
On the Success Index (England), Clarendon Primary School ranks higher (55.2 vs 35.8 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 Clarendon Primary School and Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton?
About 940 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clarendon Primary School: 454. Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton: 572. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clarendon Primary School and Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton rank in North West?
Clarendon Primary School is 823rd of 2,286 and Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton is 1433rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).