Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School vs Westhoughton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 508 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
Westhoughton High School
Bolton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,342 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Bolton, North West | Westhoughton High School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #231 of 2,286 | #225 of 536 |
| National rank | #1814 of 15,697 | #1942 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 417 | 1,342 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 1,342 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.62 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sacred-heart.bolton.sch.uk | www.westhoughton-high.org/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.3 vs 50.6).
- •Westhoughton High School is the larger school with 1,342 students compared with 417.
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 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School better than Westhoughton High School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.3 vs 50.6 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 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School and Westhoughton High School?
About 508 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School: 417. Westhoughton High School: 1,342. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School and Westhoughton High School rank in North West?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School is 231st of 2,286 and Westhoughton High School is 225th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).