Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy vs Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 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
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Colne · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
812 students
| Measure | Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy Nelson, North West | Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Colne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1839 of 2,286 | #257 of 536 |
| National rank | #13502 of 15,697 | #2209 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 205 | 812 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 812 |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nelson | Colne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stjohnsnelson.co.uk | www.fishermore.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.4 vs 23.2).
- •Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School is the larger school with 812 students compared with 205.
- •Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy is a academy school while Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School 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 Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School ranks higher (45.4 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 Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Nelson and Colne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy: 205. Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School: 812. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy and Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School rank in North West?
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy is 1839th of 2,286 and Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School is 257th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).