Dukesgate Academy vs St James's Church of England High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 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's Church of England High School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,053 students
| Measure | Dukesgate Academy Salford, North West | St James's Church of England High School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #726 of 2,286 | #72 of 536 |
| National rank | #6028 of 15,697 | #685 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 227 | 1,053 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 1,053 |
| Free school meals | 63% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 129.7% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 81.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salford | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dukesgateacademy.co.uk | www.st-james.bolton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St James's Church of England High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.0 vs 59.1).
- •St James's Church of England High School is the larger school with 1,053 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's Church of England High School?
On the Success Index (England), St James's Church of England High School ranks higher (78.0 vs 59.1 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's Church of England High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Salford and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dukesgate Academy: 227. St James's Church of England High School: 1,053. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dukesgate Academy and St James's Church of England High School rank in North West?
Dukesgate Academy is 726th of 2,286 and St James's Church of England High School is 72nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).