St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy vs St Maxentius CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 6.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
St Maxentius CofE Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
185 students
| Measure | St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bolton, North West | St Maxentius CofE Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #695 of 2,286 | #787 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5803 of 15,697 | #6592 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 185 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 35.9% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 12% |
| 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.stgregorys.stoccat.org.uk | www.st-maxentius.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.2 vs 56.5).
- •St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 61%).
- •St Maxentius CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 4%).
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 Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy better than St Maxentius CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (60.2 vs 56.5 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 Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and St Maxentius CofE Primary School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 185. St Maxentius CofE Primary School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and St Maxentius CofE Primary School rank in North West?
St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 695th of 2,286 and St Maxentius CofE Primary School is 787th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).