Best Faith Schools in Nelson
9 faith schools found
Key Facts
- In Nelson, 9 faith schools (20.5% of 44) operate, significantly above the national average of 13.4%, highlighting a strong presence of faith-based education in the area.
- Faith schools in Nelson demonstrate a high level of performance, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 1 Outstanding and 6 Good out of 7 inspected.
- With 1,614 pupils, faith schools in Nelson have a higher proportion of students eligible for free school meals at 31.1%, and 36.0% with English as an additional language, compared to national averages.
- Faith schools in Nelson have a pupil-teacher ratio of 24.08, and spending per pupil is £7,269, with 57.4% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, and a persistent absence rate of 19.3%.
BS
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nelson, BB9 6QT
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected79%
Absence3.7%
Pupils121
P/T Ratio24.2
AP
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School
Nelson, BB9 7SY
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils152
P/T Ratio–
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Nelson, BB9 5BL
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence3.7%
Pupils122
P/T Ratio20.0
Roughlee Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Nelson, BB9 6NX
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence6.8%
Pupils51
P/T Ratio17.0
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy
Ofsted
Good
Nelson, BB9 0NX
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence7.1%
Pupils205
P/T Ratio23.3
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Nelson, BB9 9TQ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence8.2%
Pupils140
P/T Ratio23.3
HS
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
Ofsted
Good
Nelson, BB9 8HD
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence7.1%
Pupils204
P/T Ratio23.0
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 44 faith schools in Nelson, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Nelson | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 57% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.02 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 37.9 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 24.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,269 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.