Harper Green School vs St James's Church of England High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 680 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harper Green School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,070 students
St James's Church of England High School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,053 students
| Measure | Harper Green School Bolton, North West | St James's Church of England High School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #325 of 536 | #72 of 536 |
| National rank | #2793 of 4,090 | #685 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,070 | 1,053 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,070 | 1,053 |
| Free school meals | 45.4% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85.6% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.8 | 53.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36% | 57.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.4% | 81.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.70 | 4.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.harper-green.bolton.sch.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 33.1).
- •Harper Green School is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 1,053.
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 Harper Green School 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 33.1 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 Harper Green School and St James's Church of England High School?
About 680 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harper Green School: 1,070. St James's Church of England High School: 1,053. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harper Green School and St James's Church of England High School rank in North West?
Harper Green School is 325th of 536 and St James's Church of England High School is 72nd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).