Queensbridge Primary School vs St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 465 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queensbridge Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
246 students
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
357 students
| Measure | Queensbridge Primary School Bolton, North West | St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1635 of 2,286 | #1060 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12338 of 15,697 | #8472 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 246 | 357 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 357 |
| Free school meals | 39.4% | 43.1% |
| Capacity filled | 117.1% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 8% |
| 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 | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.queensbridge.bolton.sch.uk/ | www.st-james-farnworth.bolton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.8 vs 29.4).
- •St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 58%).
- •St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth is the larger school with 357 students compared with 246.
- •Queensbridge Primary School is a local authority school while St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth 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 Queensbridge Primary School better than St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth?
On the Success Index (England), St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth ranks higher (47.8 vs 29.4 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 Queensbridge Primary School and St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth?
About 465 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queensbridge Primary School: 246. St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth: 357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queensbridge Primary School and St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth rank in North West?
Queensbridge Primary School is 1635th of 2,286 and St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth is 1060th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).