Clarendon Primary School vs St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 712 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
St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
| Measure | Clarendon Primary School Bolton, North West | St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #823 of 2,286 | #437 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6856 of 15,697 | #3715 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 454 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 454 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 36% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 111% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 10% |
| 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.st-williams.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 55.2).
- •St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 63%).
- •Clarendon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 10%).
- •Clarendon Primary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 233.
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 St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 55.2 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 St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 712 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clarendon Primary School: 454. St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clarendon Primary School and St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Clarendon Primary School is 823rd of 2,286 and St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School is 437th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).