Smithills School vs The Grange School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smithills School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,203 students
The Grange School
Runcorn · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
1,200 students
| Measure | Smithills School Bolton, North West | The Grange School Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #456 of 536 | #400 of 536 |
| National rank | #3684 of 4,090 | #3268 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 1,203 | 1,200 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,203 | 1,200 |
| Free school meals | 41.8% | 53% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 90.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.5 | 36.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20.1% | 23.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47% | 39.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.25 | 3.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.smithillsschool.net/ | www.thegrangeacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Grange School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.8 vs 17.9).
- •Smithills School is the larger school with 1,203 students compared with 1,200.
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 Smithills School better than The Grange School?
On the Success Index (England), The Grange School ranks higher (23.8 vs 17.9 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 Smithills School and The Grange School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Smithills School: 1,203. The Grange School: 1,200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Smithills School and The Grange School rank in North West?
Smithills School is 456th of 536 and The Grange School is 400th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).