Castercliff Primary School vs Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 743 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
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy
Nelson · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
| Measure | Castercliff Primary School Nelson, North West | Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy Nelson, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1675 of 2,286 | #1839 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12573 of 15,697 | #13502 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 387 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 387 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 47.3% | 36.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 7% |
| 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.castercliffprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.stjohnsnelson.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Castercliff Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.2 vs 23.2).
- •Castercliff Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 40%).
- •Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Castercliff Primary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 205.
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 Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Castercliff Primary School ranks higher (28.2 vs 23.2 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 Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy?
About 743 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castercliff Primary School: 387. Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castercliff Primary School and Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy rank in North West?
Castercliff Primary School is 1675th of 2,286 and Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy is 1839th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).