Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy vs Pendle Vale College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy
Nelson · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
Pendle Vale College
Nelson · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,046 students
| Measure | Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy Nelson, North West | Pendle Vale College Nelson, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1839 of 2,286 | #324 of 536 |
| National rank | #13502 of 15,697 | #2771 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 205 | 1,046 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 1,046 |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | 37.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stjohnsnelson.co.uk | www.pendlevale.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pendle Vale College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.5 vs 23.2).
- •Pendle Vale College is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 205.
- •Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy is a academy school while Pendle Vale College is a local authority 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 Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy better than Pendle Vale College?
On the Success Index (England), Pendle Vale College ranks higher (33.5 vs 23.2 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 Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy and Pendle Vale College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy: 205. Pendle Vale College: 1,046. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy and Pendle Vale College rank in North West?
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy is 1839th of 2,286 and Pendle Vale College is 324th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).