Edenfield Girls' High School vs Walverden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 485 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
Walverden Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
448 students
| Measure | Edenfield Girls' High School Nelson, North West | Walverden Primary School Nelson, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #122 of 536 | #979 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1069 of 4,090 | #7933 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 102 | 448 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 448 |
| Free school meals | – | 41.9% |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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.walverdenprimaryschool.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Edenfield Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.8 vs 50.3).
- •Walverden Primary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 102.
- •Edenfield Girls' High School is a independent school while Walverden Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Edenfield Girls' High School is girls and Walverden Primary 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 Walverden Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Edenfield Girls' High School ranks higher (68.8 vs 50.3 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 Edenfield Girls' High School and Walverden Primary School?
About 485 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edenfield Girls' High School: 102. Walverden Primary School: 448. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edenfield Girls' High School and Walverden Primary School rank in North West?
Edenfield Girls' High School is 122nd of 536 and Walverden Primary School is 979th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).