Clevelands Prep School vs Ladybridge Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 970 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clevelands Prep School
Bolton · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
126 students
Ladybridge Community Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
359 students
| Measure | Clevelands Prep School Bolton, North West | Ladybridge Community Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #720 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #5960 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 126 | 359 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 359 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 63% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | www.clevelandsprepschool.co.uk | www.ladybridgeprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ladybridge Community Primary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 126.
- •Clevelands Prep School is a independent school while Ladybridge Community 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 Clevelands Prep School better than Ladybridge Community 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 Clevelands Prep School and Ladybridge Community Primary School?
About 970 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clevelands Prep School: 126. Ladybridge Community Primary School: 359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clevelands Prep School and Ladybridge Community Primary School rank in North West?
Clevelands Prep School is unranked and Ladybridge Community Primary School is 720th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).