Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School vs The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 841 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School
Bootle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco
Bootle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
575 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School Bootle, North West | The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Bootle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2233 of 2,286 | #509 of 536 |
| National rank | #15519 of 15,697 | #3931 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 204 | 575 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 575 |
| Free school meals | 49.2% | 52.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 18.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 33.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bootle | Bootle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.olwcatholicprimary.org | www.thesalesiansacademyofstjohnbosco.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco scores higher on the Success Index (England) (11.1 vs 6.6).
- •The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco is the larger school with 575 students compared with 204.
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 Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School better than The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco?
On the Success Index (England), The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco ranks higher (11.1 vs 6.6 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 Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School and The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco?
About 841 m in a straight line, between Bootle and Bootle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School: 204. The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco: 575. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School and The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco rank in North West?
Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School is 2233rd of 2,286 and The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco is 509th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).