Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson 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.
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
200 students
Pendle Vale College
Nelson · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,046 students
| Measure | Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson Nelson, North West | Pendle Vale College Nelson, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1624 of 2,286 | #324 of 536 |
| National rank | #12263 of 15,697 | #2771 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 200 | 1,046 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 1,046 |
| Free school meals | 40.5% | 37.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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.holy-saviour.lancsngfl.ac.uk | www.pendlevale.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pendle Vale College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.5 vs 29.7).
- •Pendle Vale College is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 200.
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 Pendle Vale College?
On the Success Index (England), Pendle Vale College ranks higher (33.5 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 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?
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson: 200. Pendle Vale College: 1,046. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson and Pendle Vale College rank in North West?
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson is 1624th of 2,286 and Pendle Vale College is 324th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).