Lowton Junior and Infant School vs St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowton Junior and Infant School
Warrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Lowton Junior and Infant School Warrington, North West | St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1355 of 2,286 | #517 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10590 of 15,697 | #4353 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 199 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 32.7% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 9% |
| 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 | Warrington | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lowtonprimary.wigan.sch.uk | www.st-bernards.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 38.0).
- •St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 56%).
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 Lowton Junior and Infant School better than St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton?
On the Success Index (England), St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton ranks higher (67.6 vs 38.0 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 Lowton Junior and Infant School and St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lowton Junior and Infant School: 199. St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lowton Junior and Infant School and St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton rank in North West?
Lowton Junior and Infant School is 1355th of 2,286 and St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton is 517th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).