Bolton Brow Primary Academy vs Norland CE School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolton Brow Primary Academy
Sowerby Bridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
Norland CE School
Sowerby Bridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
61 students
| Measure | Bolton Brow Primary Academy Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber | Norland CE School Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #898 of 1,636 | #288 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9068 of 15,697 | #3206 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 227 | 61 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 61 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 58.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Sowerby Bridge | Sowerby Bridge |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.boltonbrow.com | www.norland.calderdale.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Norland CE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 45.0).
- •Norland CE School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 67%).
- •Norland CE School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Bolton Brow Primary Academy is the larger school with 227 students compared with 61.
- •Bolton Brow Primary Academy is a academy school while Norland CE School is a local authority 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 Bolton Brow Primary Academy better than Norland CE School?
On the Success Index (England), Norland CE School ranks higher (73.8 vs 45.0 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 Bolton Brow Primary Academy and Norland CE School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sowerby Bridge and Sowerby Bridge in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolton Brow Primary Academy: 227. Norland CE School: 61. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolton Brow Primary Academy and Norland CE School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bolton Brow Primary Academy is 898th of 1,636 and Norland CE School is 288th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).