Pendle Primary Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Nelson, North West BB9 5AW · Lancashire
#1232 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#9616 of 15,697 nationally
About Pendle Primary Academy
Pendle Primary Academy is a academy primary located in Nelson, in the Lancashire local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 415 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 42.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1232nd of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (49th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 415; capacity filled 98.8%.
There are 21 schools in Nelson; Pendle Primary Academy ranks 9th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)64%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)5%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)30.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Pendle Primary Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 415
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 30.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 64%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 5%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Pendle Primary Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Nelson · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
126 students · 457 m away
Reedley Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students · 536 m away
Marsden Heights Community College
Nelson · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,047 students · 798 m away
Casterton Primary Academy
Burnley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
291 students · 1.1 km away
St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Burnley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students · 1.2 km away
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students · 1.3 km away
St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Nelson · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
209 students · 1.4 km away
Marsden Community Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
415 students · 1.6 km away
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
279 students · 1.7 km away
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
336 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
415 students
St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
415 students
Manchester Communication Primary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
Wistaston Church Lane Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
416 students
Waterloo Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
416 students
Haveley Hey Community School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
413 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pendle Primary Academy a good school?
Pendle Primary Academy has a Success Index (England) of 42.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1232 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Pendle Primary Academy rank in North West?
Pendle Primary Academy ranks #1232 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #9616 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pendle Primary Academy?
Pendle Primary Academy had 415 students in 2025.
Is Pendle Primary Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Pendle Primary Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Pendle Primary Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pendle Primary Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.