Marsden Heights Community College vs Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 473 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marsden Heights Community College
Nelson · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,047 students
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
| Measure | Marsden Heights Community College Nelson, North West | Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School Nelson, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #350 of 536 | #1362 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2950 of 4,090 | #10644 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,047 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,047 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 37.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| 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.marsdenheights.co.uk/ | www.stpaulsnelson.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.8 vs 30.3).
- •Marsden Heights Community College is the larger school with 1,047 students compared with 408.
- •Marsden Heights Community College is a academy school while Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Heights Community College better than Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (37.8 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 Heights Community College and Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
About 473 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marsden Heights Community College: 1,047. Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marsden Heights Community College and Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Marsden Heights Community College is 350th of 536 and Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School is 1362nd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).