The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 360
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 40.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Anita Spokes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Norfolk Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7SY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhitefield Infant School and Nursery
Primary · Very close
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School
Independent · Very close
Bradley Nursery School
Nursery · 729m away
East Lancashire Learning Group
16 plus · 740m away
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 748m away
Marsden Community Primary School
Primary · 762m away
McMillan Nursery School
Nursery · 796m away
Edenfield Girls' High School
Independent · 811m away
Questions parents ask
What is Lomeshaye Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Lomeshaye Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lomeshaye Junior School?
Lomeshaye Junior School currently has 360 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lomeshaye Junior School take?
Lomeshaye Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lomeshaye Junior School?
Lomeshaye Junior School is in Nelson, BB9 7SY, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lomeshaye Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Lomeshaye Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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