Our Lady's RC High School vs Pendle Vale College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady's RC High School
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,046 students
Pendle Vale College
Nelson · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,046 students
| Measure | Our Lady's RC High School Manchester, North West | Pendle Vale College Nelson, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #206 of 536 | #324 of 536 |
| National rank | #1833 of 4,090 | #2771 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,046 | 1,046 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,046 | 1,046 |
| Free school meals | 45.3% | 37.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.9% | 32.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.1% | 54.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.33 | 3.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Nelson |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.olhs-manchester.org.uk/ | www.pendlevale.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady's RC High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.8 vs 33.5).
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 Our Lady's RC High School better than Pendle Vale College?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady's RC High School ranks higher (52.8 vs 33.5 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 Our Lady's RC High School and Pendle Vale College?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Nelson in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady's RC High School: 1,046. Pendle Vale College: 1,046. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady's RC High School and Pendle Vale College rank in North West?
Our Lady's RC High School is 206th of 536 and Pendle Vale College is 324th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).