Eden Boys' School, Bolton vs St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 846 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eden Boys' School, Bolton
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
621 students
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Eden Boys' School, Bolton Bolton, North West | St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #123 of 536 | #1081 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1073 of 4,090 | #8605 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 621 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 621 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 36.8% |
| Capacity filled | 77.6% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.02 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.edenboysbolton.com/ | www.st-josephrcp.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Eden Boys' School, Bolton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 47.3).
- •Eden Boys' School, Bolton is the larger school with 621 students compared with 220.
- •Eden Boys' School, Bolton is a academy school while St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Eden Boys' School, Bolton is boys and St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton is co-educational.
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 Eden Boys' School, Bolton better than St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton?
On the Success Index (England), Eden Boys' School, Bolton ranks higher (68.7 vs 47.3 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 Eden Boys' School, Bolton and St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton?
About 846 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eden Boys' School, Bolton: 621. St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eden Boys' School, Bolton and St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton rank in North West?
Eden Boys' School, Bolton is 123rd of 536 and St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton is 1081st of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).