Edenfield Girls' High School vs Lomeshaye Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 811 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edenfield Girls' High School
Nelson · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
102 students
Lomeshaye Junior School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
352 students
| Measure | Edenfield Girls' High School Nelson, North West | Lomeshaye Junior School Nelson, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #122 of 536 | #640 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1069 of 4,090 | #5424 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 102 | 352 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 352 |
| Free school meals | – | 50% |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.75 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.edenfieldgirlshighschool.com | www.lomeshaye.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Edenfield Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.8 vs 62.0).
- •Lomeshaye Junior School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 102.
- •Edenfield Girls' High School is a independent school while Lomeshaye Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Edenfield Girls' High School is girls and Lomeshaye Junior School is co-educational.
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 Edenfield Girls' High School better than Lomeshaye Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Edenfield Girls' High School ranks higher (68.8 vs 62.0 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 Edenfield Girls' High School and Lomeshaye Junior School?
About 811 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edenfield Girls' High School: 102. Lomeshaye Junior School: 352. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edenfield Girls' High School and Lomeshaye Junior School rank in North West?
Edenfield Girls' High School is 122nd of 536 and Lomeshaye Junior School is 640th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).