Dukesgate Academy vs St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dukesgate Academy
Salford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
357 students
| Measure | Dukesgate Academy Salford, North West | St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #726 of 2,286 | #1060 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6028 of 15,697 | #8472 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 227 | 357 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 357 |
| Free school meals | 63% | 43.1% |
| Capacity filled | 129.7% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Salford | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dukesgateacademy.co.uk | www.st-james-farnworth.bolton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dukesgate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 47.8).
- •Dukesgate Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 67%).
- •Dukesgate Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth is the larger school with 357 students compared with 227.
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 Dukesgate Academy better than St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth?
On the Success Index (England), Dukesgate Academy ranks higher (59.1 vs 47.8 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 Dukesgate Academy and St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Salford and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dukesgate Academy: 227. St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth: 357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dukesgate Academy and St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth rank in North West?
Dukesgate Academy is 726th of 2,286 and St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth is 1060th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).