Horwich Parish CofE Primary School vs St Catherine's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
300 students
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
| Measure | Horwich Parish CofE Primary School Bolton, North West | St Catherine's CofE Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #512 of 2,286 | #1265 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4322 of 15,697 | #9870 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 300 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 300 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 62% |
| 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 | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.horwichparish.net | stcatherinesbl6.greenhousecms.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Horwich Parish CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.7 vs 41.3).
- •Horwich Parish CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 62%).
- •Horwich Parish CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
- •Horwich Parish CofE Primary School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 237.
- •Horwich Parish CofE Primary School is a local authority school while St Catherine's CofE Primary 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 Horwich Parish CofE Primary School better than St Catherine's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Horwich Parish CofE Primary School ranks higher (67.7 vs 41.3 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 Horwich Parish CofE Primary School and St Catherine's CofE Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School: 300. St Catherine's CofE Primary School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horwich Parish CofE Primary School and St Catherine's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School is 512th of 2,286 and St Catherine's CofE Primary School is 1265th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).