Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson vs Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 838 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
200 students
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
137 students
| Measure | Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson Nelson, North West | Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School Nelson, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1624 of 2,286 | #1552 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12263 of 15,697 | #11833 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 200 | 137 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 137 |
| Free school meals | 40.5% | 41.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 5% |
| 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 | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holy-saviour.lancsngfl.ac.uk | www.st-philips.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.0 vs 29.7).
- •Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 57%).
- •Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson is the larger school with 200 students compared with 137.
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 Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson better than Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (32.0 vs 29.7 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 Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson and Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
About 838 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson: 200. Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School: 137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson and Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson is 1624th of 2,286 and Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School is 1552nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).