Ladybridge High School vs Lostock Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ladybridge High School
Bolton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,136 students
Lostock Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Ladybridge High School Bolton, North West | Lostock Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #332 of 536 | #83 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2845 of 4,090 | #642 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,136 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,136 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 37.5% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.56 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ladybridgehigh.co.uk/ | www.lostock.bolton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lostock Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.4 vs 32.2).
- •Ladybridge High School is the larger school with 1,136 students compared with 213.
- •Ladybridge High School is a local authority school while Lostock 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 Ladybridge High School better than Lostock Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lostock Primary School ranks higher (91.4 vs 32.2 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 High School and Lostock Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ladybridge High School: 1,136. Lostock Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ladybridge High School and Lostock Primary School rank in North West?
Ladybridge High School is 332nd of 536 and Lostock Primary School is 83rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).