St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton vs St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 798 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
448 students
| Measure | St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton Bolton, North West | St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #517 of 2,286 | #899 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4353 of 15,697 | #7437 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 199 | 448 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 448 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 41.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 89.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 13% |
| 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.st-bernards.bolton.sch.uk | www.st-marys-deane.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 52.6).
- •St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 66%).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 9%).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane is the larger school with 448 students compared with 199.
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 St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton better than St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane?
On the Success Index (England), St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton ranks higher (67.6 vs 52.6 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 St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton and St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane?
About 798 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton: 199. St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane: 448. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton and St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane rank in North West?
St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton is 517th of 2,286 and St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane is 899th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).