Al-Ikhlaas Primary School vs St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 718 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School
Nelson · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
142 students
St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Nelson · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
209 students
| Measure | Al-Ikhlaas Primary School Nelson, North West | St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Nelson, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2094 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #14859 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 142 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 142 | 209 |
| Free school meals | – | 35.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.8% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.st-johnsouthworth.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 209 students compared with 142.
- •Al-Ikhlaas Primary School is a independent school while St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 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 Al-Ikhlaas Primary School better than St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Al-Ikhlaas Primary School and St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 718 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School: 142. St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Ikhlaas Primary School and St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School is unranked and St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 2094th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).