The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 18% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 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
18%
-44.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-9.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
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.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 35.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Jemma Stuttard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Lomeshaye Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0DQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy take?
St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is in Nelson, BB9 0DQ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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