Clevelands Prep School vs St Thomas of Canterbury RC School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km 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
St Thomas of Canterbury RC School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
| Measure | Clevelands Prep School Bolton, North West | St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1299 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #10223 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 126 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 410 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 63% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| 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.stoc.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas of Canterbury RC School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 126.
- •Clevelands Prep School is a independent school while St Thomas of Canterbury RC 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 St Thomas of Canterbury RC 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 St Thomas of Canterbury RC School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clevelands Prep School: 126. St Thomas of Canterbury RC School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clevelands Prep School and St Thomas of Canterbury RC School rank in North West?
Clevelands Prep School is unranked and St Thomas of Canterbury RC School is 1299th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).