Marsden Community Primary School vs Whitefield Infant School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 570 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
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
336 students
| Measure | Marsden Community Primary School Nelson, North West | Whitefield Infant School and Nursery Nelson, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1132 of 2,286 | #2182 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8975 of 15,697 | #15304 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 415 | 336 |
| Pupils on roll | 415 | 336 |
| Free school meals | 41.7% | 49.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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.marsdenschool.co.uk | www.whitefield-inf.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Marsden Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.5 vs 9.5).
- •Marsden Community Primary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 336.
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 Whitefield Infant School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Marsden Community Primary School ranks higher (45.5 vs 9.5 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 Whitefield Infant School and Nursery?
About 570 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marsden Community Primary School: 415. Whitefield Infant School and Nursery: 336. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marsden Community Primary School and Whitefield Infant School and Nursery rank in North West?
Marsden Community Primary School is 1132nd of 2,286 and Whitefield Infant School and Nursery is 2182nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).