Ladybridge Community Primary School vs St John's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ladybridge Community Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
359 students
St John's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
360 students
| Measure | Ladybridge Community Primary School Bolton, North West | St John's CofE Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #720 of 2,286 | #1110 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5960 of 15,697 | #8797 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 359 | 360 |
| Pupils on roll | 359 | 360 |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 5% |
| 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 | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ladybridgeprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.stjohnsce.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ladybridge Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.4 vs 46.4).
- •Ladybridge Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 64%).
- •Ladybridge Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •St John's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 359.
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 Ladybridge Community Primary School better than St John's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ladybridge Community Primary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 46.4 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 Ladybridge Community Primary School and St John's CofE Primary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ladybridge Community Primary School: 359. St John's CofE Primary School: 360. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ladybridge Community Primary School and St John's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Ladybridge Community Primary School is 720th of 2,286 and St John's CofE Primary School is 1110th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).