Bradley Primary School vs Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 485 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradley Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
137 students
| Measure | Bradley Primary School Nelson, North West | Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School Nelson, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1396 of 2,286 | #1552 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10872 of 15,697 | #11833 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 417 | 137 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 137 |
| Free school meals | 55.6% | 41.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 5% |
| 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.bradleyprimaryschool.org | www.st-philips.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bradley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.7 vs 32.0).
- •Bradley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 58%).
- •Bradley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Bradley Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 137.
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 Bradley Primary School better than Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bradley Primary School ranks higher (36.7 vs 32.0 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 Bradley Primary School and Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
About 485 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bradley Primary School: 417. Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School: 137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bradley Primary School and Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Bradley Primary School is 1396th of 2,286 and Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School is 1552nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).