The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
16% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 423
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Thompson (Academy Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Walter Street, Brierfield, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodfield Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 457m away
Reedley Primary School
Primary · 536m away
Marsden Heights Community College
Secondary · 797m away
Casterton Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Marsden Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Pendle Primary Academy?
Pendle Primary Academy currently has 423 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pendle Primary Academy take?
Pendle Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pendle Primary Academy?
Pendle Primary Academy is in Nelson, BB9 5AW, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pendle Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Pendle Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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