Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School vs Woodland Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km 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
Woodland Primary Academy
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
170 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Bolton, North West | Woodland Primary Academy Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #231 of 2,286 | #2009 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1814 of 15,697 | #14419 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 417 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 170 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 41.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| 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.sacred-heart.bolton.sch.uk | www.woodlandprimaryacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.3 vs 17.1).
- •Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 170.
- •Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Woodland Primary 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 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School better than Woodland Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.3 vs 17.1 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 Woodland Primary Academy?
About 1.0 km 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. Woodland Primary Academy: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School and Woodland Primary Academy rank in North West?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School is 231st of 2,286 and Woodland Primary Academy is 2009th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).