Pendle Primary Academy vs Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pendle Primary Academy
Nelson · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School
Burnley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Pendle Primary Academy Nelson, North West | Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1232 of 2,286 | #388 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9616 of 15,697 | #3268 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 415 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 415 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 10% |
| 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 | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.pendleprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.wheatleylane.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.5 vs 42.5).
- •Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 64%).
- •Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Pendle Primary Academy is the larger school with 415 students compared with 207.
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 Pendle Primary Academy better than Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 42.5 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 Pendle Primary Academy and Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Nelson and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pendle Primary Academy: 415. Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pendle Primary Academy and Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School rank in North West?
Pendle Primary Academy is 1232nd of 2,286 and Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School is 388th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).