The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 415
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 51.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Sharon Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Dover Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7RF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBradley Nursery School
Nursery · 323m away
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 485m away
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School
Independent · 798m away
Pendle Vale College
Secondary · 838m away
East Lancashire Learning Group
16 plus · 838m away
Walverden Primary School
Primary · 887m away
Edenfield Girls' High School
Independent · 897m away
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 932m away
Questions parents ask
What is Bradley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bradley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bradley Primary School?
Bradley Primary School currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bradley Primary School take?
Bradley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bradley Primary School?
Bradley Primary School is in Nelson, BB9 7RF, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bradley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bradley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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