Pendle Vale College vs Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 589 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pendle Vale College
Nelson · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,046 students
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Colne · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
812 students
| Measure | Pendle Vale College Nelson, North West | Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Colne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #324 of 536 | #257 of 536 |
| National rank | #2771 of 4,090 | #2209 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,046 | 812 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,046 | 812 |
| Free school meals | 37.6% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.2% | 43.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.1% | 68.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.74 | 3.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nelson | Colne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.pendlevale.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.fishermore.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.4 vs 33.5).
- •Pendle Vale College is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 812.
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 Vale College better than Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School ranks higher (45.4 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 Pendle Vale College and Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School?
About 589 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Colne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pendle Vale College: 1,046. Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School: 812. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pendle Vale College and Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School rank in North West?
Pendle Vale College is 324th of 536 and Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School is 257th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).