Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy vs Marsden Heights Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 439 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Nelson · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
126 students
Marsden Heights Community College
Nelson · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,047 students
| Measure | Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Nelson, North West | Marsden Heights Community College Nelson, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #439 of 2,286 | #350 of 536 |
| National rank | #3745 of 15,697 | #2950 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 126 | 1,047 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 1,047 |
| Free school meals | 23.9% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holy-trinity34.lancsngfl.ac.uk | www.marsdenheights.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 30.3).
- •Marsden Heights Community College is the larger school with 1,047 students compared with 126.
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 Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy better than Marsden Heights Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (70.9 vs 30.3 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 Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Marsden Heights Community College?
About 439 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 126. Marsden Heights Community College: 1,047. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Marsden Heights Community College rank in North West?
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 439th of 2,286 and Marsden Heights Community College is 350th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).