The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 332
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 31%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs E Mason (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Every Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLomeshaye Junior School
Primary · Very close
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School
Independent · 304m away
Marsden Community Primary School
Primary · 570m away
McMillan Nursery School
Nursery · 599m away
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 617m away
Edenfield Girls' High School
Independent · 619m away
Bradley Nursery School
Nursery · 644m away
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 844m away
Questions parents ask
What is Whitefield Infant School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitefield Infant School and Nursery?
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery currently has 332 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitefield Infant School and Nursery take?
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitefield Infant School and Nursery?
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery is in Nelson, BB9 7HF, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitefield Infant School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Whitefield Infant School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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