Highfield Primary School vs Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 146 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfield Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
| Measure | Highfield Primary School Bolton, North West | Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #846 of 2,286 | #254 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7015 of 15,697 | #1986 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 412 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 21% |
| 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.highfield.bolton.sch.uk | www.ourlady.bolton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 54.4).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 66%).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 10%).
- •Highfield Primary School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 236.
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 Highfield Primary School better than Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 54.4 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 Highfield Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School?
About 146 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfield Primary School: 412. Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfield Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School rank in North West?
Highfield Primary School is 846th of 2,286 and Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School is 254th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).