Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy vs Eagley Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 9.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
Darwen · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
Eagley Infant School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
203 students
| Measure | Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy Darwen, North West | Eagley Infant School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #2185 of 2,286 | #179 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15312 of 15,697 | #1380 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 203 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 41.5% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 76.6% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Darwen | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.darwenstjames.co.uk | www.eagley-infant.bolton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Eagley Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 9.3).
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 Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy better than Eagley Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Eagley Infant School ranks higher (85.3 vs 9.3 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 Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy and Eagley Infant School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Darwen and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy: 203. Eagley Infant School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy and Eagley Infant School rank in North West?
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy is 2185th of 2,286 and Eagley Infant School is 179th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).