Highfield Primary School vs St James's Church of England High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 312 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
St James's Church of England High School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,053 students
| Measure | Highfield Primary School Bolton, North West | St James's Church of England High School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #846 of 2,286 | #72 of 536 |
| National rank | #7015 of 15,697 | #685 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 412 | 1,053 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 1,053 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 81.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.highfield.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 54.4).
- •St James's Church of England High School is the larger school with 1,053 students compared with 412.
- •Highfield Primary School is a local authority school while St James's Church of England High School is a academy 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 Highfield Primary 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 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 St James's Church of England High School?
About 312 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfield Primary School: 412. St James's Church of England High School: 1,053. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfield Primary School and St James's Church of England High School rank in North West?
Highfield Primary School is 846th of 2,286 and St James's Church of England High School is 72nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).