Clitheroe Pendle Primary School vs Moorland School Limited
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 642 m 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
Moorland School Limited
Clitheroe · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
220 students
| Measure | Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Clitheroe, North West | Moorland School Limited Clitheroe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #408 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #3462 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 349 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 349 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 7.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 78.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| 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 | moorlandschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Clitheroe Pendle Primary School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 220.
- •Clitheroe Pendle Primary School is a local authority school while Moorland School Limited is a independent 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 Clitheroe Pendle Primary School better than Moorland School Limited?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clitheroe Pendle Primary School and Moorland School Limited?
About 642 m in a straight line, between Clitheroe and Clitheroe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School: 349. Moorland School Limited: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clitheroe Pendle Primary School and Moorland School Limited rank in North West?
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School is 408th of 2,286 and Moorland School Limited is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).