Spindle Point Primary School vs St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spindle Point Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,078 students
| Measure | Spindle Point Primary School Bolton, North West | St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #250 of 2,286 | #266 of 536 |
| National rank | #1955 of 15,697 | #2278 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 238 | 1,078 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 1,078 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 30% |
| Capacity filled | 113.3% | 102.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.spindle-point.bolton.sch.uk | www.stambrosebarlowswinton.org/ |
The verdict
- •Spindle Point Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.3 vs 44.0).
- •St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 238.
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 Spindle Point Primary School better than St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Spindle Point Primary School ranks higher (81.3 vs 44.0 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 Spindle Point Primary School and St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Spindle Point Primary School: 238. St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School: 1,078. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Spindle Point Primary School and St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School rank in North West?
Spindle Point Primary School is 250th of 2,286 and St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School is 266th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).