Forest Gate Academy vs St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 21 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Gate Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
215 students
St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
| Measure | Forest Gate Academy Manchester, North West | St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1915 of 2,286 | #673 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14049 of 15,697 | #5658 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 215 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 58.6% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 16% |
| 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 | Manchester | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | forestgateacademy.co.uk/ | www.spsd.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.0 vs 19.6).
- •St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 57%).
- •St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 0%).
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 Forest Gate Academy better than St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 19.6 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 Forest Gate Academy and St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Gate Academy: 215. St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Gate Academy and St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Forest Gate Academy is 1915th of 2,286 and St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School is 673rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).