Barrowford School vs Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 738 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrowford School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
312 students
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
200 students
| Measure | Barrowford School Nelson, North West | Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson Nelson, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2061 of 2,286 | #1624 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14677 of 15,697 | #12263 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 312 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 312 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 44.2% | 40.5% |
| Capacity filled | 74.3% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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.barrowford.lancs.sch.uk | www.holy-saviour.lancsngfl.ac.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.7 vs 15.1).
- •Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 50%).
- •Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Barrowford School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 200.
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 Barrowford School better than Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson ranks higher (29.7 vs 15.1 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 Barrowford School and Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson?
About 738 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrowford School: 312. Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrowford School and Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson rank in North West?
Barrowford School is 2061st of 2,286 and Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson is 1624th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).