Best Primary Schools in Nelson
19 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Nelson, 19 primary schools (43.2% of 44) educate 4,989 pupils with a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.56.
- Nelson's primary schools have 36.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%.
- Of the 15 inspected primary schools in Nelson, 3 are Outstanding and 12 are Good, reflecting 100.0% Good or Outstanding ratings.
- Nelson's primary schools spend £7,657 per pupil, with 59.3% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2 and 21.7% experiencing persistent absence.
Blacko Primary School
Nelson, BB9 6LS
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected93%
Absence3.4%
Pupils101
P/T Ratio20.2
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
PC
Pendle Community High School & College
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nelson, BB9 8LF
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence9.8%
Pupils163
P/T Ratio8.4
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
Pendle Primary Academy
Nelson, BB9 5AW
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected51%
Absence7.3%
Pupils423
P/T Ratio23.2
Barrowford School
Ofsted
Good
Nelson, BB9 6EA
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence9.9%
Pupils327
P/T Ratio19.3
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
WI
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nelson, BB9 7HF
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence6.7%
Pupils332
P/T Ratio21.5
Lomeshaye Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Nelson, BB9 7SY
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence5.9%
Pupils360
P/T Ratio19.0
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
Bradley Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Nelson, BB9 7RF
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence6.1%
Pupils415
P/T Ratio24.5
MC
Marsden Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Nelson, BB9 0BE
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected68%
Absence6.4%
Pupils420
P/T Ratio18.7
Castercliff Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Nelson, BB9 8JJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected38%
Absence7.5%
Pupils383
P/T Ratio21.0
WP
Walverden Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Nelson, BB9 0TL
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence6.5%
Pupils451
P/T Ratio21.1
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 19 primary schools in Nelson, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Nelson | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,657 | £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.