The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 42.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Baxter (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
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Holland Place, Off Reedyford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8HD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson's Ofsted rating?
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson?
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson take?
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson?
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson is in Nelson, BB9 8HD, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson have a sixth form?
No, Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.