The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 122
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 21.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs M Lyle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Halifax Road, Brierfield, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5BL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodfield Nursery School
Nursery · 331m away
Marsden Heights Community College
Secondary · 439m away
Pendle Primary Academy
Primary · 457m away
Reedley Primary School
Primary · 462m away
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 849m away
Casterton Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Marsden Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 122 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Nelson, BB9 5BL, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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