The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 451
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Ms H Ahmed (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Bracewell Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0TL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEdenfield Girls' High School
Independent · 485m away
McMillan Nursery School
Nursery · 555m away
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 557m away
Bradley Nursery School
Nursery · 717m away
Marsden Community Primary School
Primary · 788m away
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy
Primary · 829m away
Bradley Primary School
Primary · 887m away
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Walverden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Walverden Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Walverden Primary School?
Walverden Primary School currently has 451 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walverden Primary School take?
Walverden Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Walverden Primary School?
Walverden Primary School is in Nelson, BB9 0TL, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walverden Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Walverden Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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