The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 100% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
100%
+38.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 51
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 37.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Mark Elliott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Blacko Bar Road, Roughlee, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6NX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Grow Independent School
Independent · 1.9km away
Barrowford School
Primary · 2.0km away
East Lancashire Learning Group
16 plus · 2.1km away
Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School
Independent · 2.6km away
Lomeshaye Junior School
Primary · 2.6km away
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Roughlee Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Roughlee Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Roughlee Church of England Primary School?
Roughlee Church of England Primary School currently has 51 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Roughlee Church of England Primary School take?
Roughlee Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Roughlee Church of England Primary School?
Roughlee Church of England Primary School is in Nelson, BB9 6NX, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Roughlee Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Roughlee 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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