Marsden Community Primary School vs Marsden Heights Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 763 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marsden Community Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
415 students
Marsden Heights Community College
Nelson · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,047 students
| Measure | Marsden Community Primary School Nelson, North West | Marsden Heights Community College Nelson, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1132 of 2,286 | #350 of 536 |
| National rank | #8975 of 15,697 | #2950 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 415 | 1,047 |
| Pupils on roll | 415 | 1,047 |
| Free school meals | 41.7% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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.marsdenschool.co.uk | www.marsdenheights.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Marsden Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.5 vs 30.3).
- •Marsden Heights Community College is the larger school with 1,047 students compared with 415.
- •Marsden Community Primary School is a local authority school while Marsden Heights Community College is a academy 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 Marsden Community Primary School better than Marsden Heights Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Marsden Community Primary School ranks higher (45.5 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 Marsden Community Primary School and Marsden Heights Community College?
About 763 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marsden Community Primary School: 415. Marsden Heights Community College: 1,047. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marsden Community Primary School and Marsden Heights Community College rank in North West?
Marsden Community Primary School is 1132nd of 2,286 and Marsden Heights Community College is 350th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).