The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
17% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 407
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 34.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Roberts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMarsden Community Primary School
Primary · 355m away
Marsden Heights Community College
Secondary · 473m away
McMillan Nursery School
Nursery · 576m away
Edenfield Girls' High School
Independent · 662m away
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 844m away
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 849m away
Lomeshaye Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School currently has 407 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School take?
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School is in Nelson, BB9 0PY, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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