Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School vs Pendle Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
Pendle Primary Academy
Nelson · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
| Measure | Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School Nelson, North West | Pendle Primary Academy Nelson, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1362 of 2,286 | #1232 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10644 of 15,697 | #9616 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 408 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 37.7% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 5% |
| 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.stpaulsnelson.co.uk/ | www.pendleprimaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Pendle Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.5 vs 37.8).
- •Pendle Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 58%).
- •Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Pendle Primary Academy is the larger school with 415 students compared with 408.
- •Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Pendle Primary Academy 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 Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School better than Pendle Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Pendle Primary Academy ranks higher (42.5 vs 37.8 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 Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School and Pendle Primary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School: 408. Pendle Primary Academy: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School and Pendle Primary Academy rank in North West?
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School is 1362nd of 2,286 and Pendle Primary Academy is 1232nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).