Lord's School vs Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 477 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lord's School
Bolton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
23 students
Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
895 students
| Measure | Lord's School Bolton, North West | Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #371 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #3052 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 23 | 895 |
| Pupils on roll | 23 | 895 |
| Free school meals | – | 37.4% |
| Capacity filled | 46% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 5.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.41 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lordsschool.net | www.msj.stoccat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.2 vs 2.7).
- •Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 895 students compared with 23.
- •Lord's School is a independent school while Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy 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 Lord's School better than Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (28.2 vs 2.7 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 Lord's School and Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy?
About 477 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lord's School: 23. Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy: 895. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lord's School and Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Lord's School is unranked and Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy is 371st of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).