The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 383
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 44.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Sherwin (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Marsden Hall Road North, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPendle Community High School & College
Special school · 393m away
Pendle Vale College
Secondary · 444m away
Nelson Townhouse School
Special school · 517m away
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Secondary · 593m away
Walton Lane Nursery School
Nursery · 624m away
Pendle View Primary School
Special school · 656m away
Colne Gibfield School
Special school · 692m away
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy
Primary · 743m away
Questions parents ask
What is Castercliff Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Castercliff Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castercliff Primary School?
Castercliff Primary School currently has 383 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castercliff Primary School take?
Castercliff Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castercliff Primary School?
Castercliff Primary School is in Nelson, BB9 8JJ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castercliff Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Castercliff Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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