St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton vs St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
| Measure | St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Bolton, North West | St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1081 of 2,286 | #673 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8605 of 15,697 | #5658 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 220 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 16% |
| 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-josephrcp.bolton.sch.uk | www.spsd.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.0 vs 47.3).
- •St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 59%).
- •St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 13%).
- •St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton is the larger school with 220 students compared with 215.
- •St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton is a local authority school while St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School 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 St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton better than St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 47.3 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 Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton and St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton: 220. St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton and St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton is 1081st of 2,286 and St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School is 673rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).