Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School vs St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
320 students
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
187 students
| Measure | Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School Accrington, North West | St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Accrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1206 of 2,286 | #1127 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9455 of 15,697 | #8939 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 320 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 320 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 35.6% | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 109.6% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Accrington | Accrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.mountpleasant.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.st-nicholas.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.7 vs 43.2).
- •St Nicholas Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 60%).
- •Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 187.
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 Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School better than St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Nicholas Church of England Primary School ranks higher (45.7 vs 43.2 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 Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Accrington and Accrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School: 320. St Nicholas Church of England Primary School: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School is 1206th of 2,286 and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is 1127th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).