St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton vs St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 397 m 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 Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
366 students
| Measure | St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Bolton, North West | St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1081 of 2,286 | #1850 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8605 of 15,697 | #13570 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 220 | 366 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 366 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 2% |
| 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.st-thomas-halliwell.bolton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.3 vs 22.8).
- •St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 50%).
- •St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 2%).
- •St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell is the larger school with 366 students compared with 220.
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 Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton ranks higher (47.3 vs 22.8 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 Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell?
About 397 m 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 Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell: 366. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton and St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell rank in North West?
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton is 1081st of 2,286 and St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell is 1850th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).