Clitheroe Pendle Primary School vs Edisford 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.
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School
Clitheroe · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
349 students
Edisford Primary School
Clitheroe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Clitheroe, North West | Edisford Primary School Clitheroe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #408 of 2,286 | #111 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3462 of 15,697 | #859 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 349 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 349 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 7.2% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 19% |
| 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 | Clitheroe | Clitheroe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.pendle.lancs.sch.uk | www.edisford.lancsngfl.ac.uk |
The verdict
- •Edisford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 72.3).
- •Edisford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 68%).
- •Edisford Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 14%).
- •Clitheroe Pendle Primary School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 212.
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 Clitheroe Pendle Primary School better than Edisford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Edisford Primary School ranks higher (89.5 vs 72.3 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 Clitheroe Pendle Primary School and Edisford Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Clitheroe and Clitheroe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School: 349. Edisford Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clitheroe Pendle Primary School and Edisford Primary School rank in North West?
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School is 408th of 2,286 and Edisford Primary School is 111th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).