Harwood Meadows Primary School vs St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 874 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harwood Meadows Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Harwood Meadows Primary School Bolton, North West | St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1416 of 2,286 | #977 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10980 of 15,697 | #7928 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 224 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 18.5% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.harwood-meadows.bolton.sch.uk | www.st-brendan.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.3 vs 36.3).
- •Harwood Meadows Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 55%).
- •St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Harwood Meadows Primary School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 199.
- •Harwood Meadows Primary School is a academy school while St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Harwood Meadows Primary School better than St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton?
On the Success Index (England), St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton ranks higher (50.3 vs 36.3 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 Harwood Meadows Primary School and St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton?
About 874 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harwood Meadows Primary School: 224. St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harwood Meadows Primary School and St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton rank in North West?
Harwood Meadows Primary School is 1416th of 2,286 and St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton is 977th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).