Johnson Fold Community Primary School vs St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England 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.
Johnson Fold Community Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
| Measure | Johnson Fold Community Primary School Bolton, North West | St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #673 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #5658 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | – | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 215 |
| Free school meals | – | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | – | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| 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.johnsonfold.bolton.sch.uk | www.spsd.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
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 Johnson Fold Community Primary School better than St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Johnson Fold Community Primary School and St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
How do Johnson Fold Community Primary School and St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Johnson Fold Community Primary School is unranked and St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School is 673rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).