Castercliff Primary School vs Colne Primet Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km 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 Primary School
Colne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
| Measure | Castercliff Primary School Nelson, North West | Colne Primet Primary School Colne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1675 of 2,286 | #1800 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12573 of 15,697 | #13328 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 387 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 387 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 47.3% | 49.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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 | Colne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.castercliffprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.primet.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Castercliff Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.2 vs 24.2).
- •Colne Primet Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 57%).
- •Castercliff Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Castercliff Primary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 185.
- •Castercliff Primary School is a academy school while Colne Primet Primary School is a local authority 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 Castercliff Primary School better than Colne Primet Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Castercliff Primary School ranks higher (28.2 vs 24.2 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 Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Nelson and Colne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castercliff Primary School: 387. Colne Primet Primary School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castercliff Primary School and Colne Primet Primary School rank in North West?
Castercliff Primary School is 1675th of 2,286 and Colne Primet Primary School is 1800th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).