High Legh Primary School vs St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 29 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Legh Primary School
Knutsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
162 students
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
162 students
| Measure | High Legh Primary School Knutsford, North West | St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #814 of 2,286 | #1238 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6778 of 15,697 | #9643 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 162 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 162 | 162 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 3% |
| 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 | Knutsford | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.highlegh.cheshire.sch.uk | www.st-johns-bromley-cross.bolton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •High Legh Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.6 vs 42.4).
- •High Legh Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
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 High Legh Primary School better than St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton?
On the Success Index (England), High Legh Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 42.4 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 High Legh Primary School and St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Knutsford and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Legh Primary School: 162. St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Legh Primary School and St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton rank in North West?
High Legh Primary School is 814th of 2,286 and St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton is 1238th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).