The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 15 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
- 140
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 42.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss R Moulden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9TQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBradley Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Edenfield Girls' High School
Independent · 413m away
Bradley Primary School
Primary · 485m away
McMillan Nursery School
Nursery · 486m away
Walverden Primary School
Primary · 557m away
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 617m away
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School
Independent · 655m away
Marsden Community Primary School
Primary · 693m away
Questions parents ask
What is Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School currently has 140 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School take?
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School is in Nelson, BB9 9TQ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School 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.