Castercliff Primary School vs Colne Primet Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 918 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castercliff Primary School
Nelson · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
387 students
Colne Primet Academy
Colne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
805 students
| Measure | Castercliff Primary School Nelson, North West | Colne Primet Academy Colne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1675 of 2,286 | #459 of 536 |
| National rank | #12573 of 15,697 | #3702 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 387 | 805 |
| Pupils on roll | 387 | 805 |
| Free school meals | 47.3% | 42% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 43.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nelson | Colne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.castercliffprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.colneprimet.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Castercliff Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.2 vs 17.5).
- •Colne Primet Academy is the larger school with 805 students compared with 387.
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 Castercliff Primary School better than Colne Primet Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Castercliff Primary School ranks higher (28.2 vs 17.5 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 Castercliff Primary School and Colne Primet Academy?
About 918 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Colne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castercliff Primary School: 387. Colne Primet Academy: 805. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castercliff Primary School and Colne Primet Academy rank in North West?
Castercliff Primary School is 1675th of 2,286 and Colne Primet Academy is 459th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).