Walverden Primary School
URN: 119178 • Nelson BB9 0TL
Overview
- Name
- Walverden Primary School
- URN
- 119178
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- H Ahmed (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01282614834
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bracewell Street, Nelson BB9 0TL
Summary
Walverden Primary School is a community school located in Nelson, Lancashire, serving a mixed-gender population of 451 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, with a significant percentage of students (32.7%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to catering to diverse needs.
The school’s ethos centres around fostering a strong sense of community and encouraging academic and personal growth. Walverden Primary offers a broad curriculum designed to engage students and promote a love for learning. The school places emphasis on both academic achievement and the development of social skills, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.
Parents can stay informed about school activities and updates through regular newsletters available on the school's website. The current attendance rate stands at 93.7%, indicating a strong commitment from families to support their children's education. For more information, visit the school's website at [Walverden Primary School](http://www.walverdenprimaryschool.uk/).
The school’s ethos centres around fostering a strong sense of community and encouraging academic and personal growth. Walverden Primary offers a broad curriculum designed to engage students and promote a love for learning. The school places emphasis on both academic achievement and the development of social skills, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.
Parents can stay informed about school activities and updates through regular newsletters available on the school's website. The current attendance rate stands at 93.7%, indicating a strong commitment from families to support their children's education. For more information, visit the school's website at [Walverden Primary School](http://www.walverdenprimaryschool.uk/).
Useful links
- Governors Secure Area (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Making Sense of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) (sen)
- School Absence (sen)
- SEN and Disability (sen)
- SEN Information Report (sen)
- SEND Acronyms and Glossary (sen)
- SEND Policy (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Whitefield Infant School and Nursery (71.1)
- Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School (66.7)
- Blacko Primary School (63.9)
- Blacko Primary School (63.3)
- Pendle Primary Academy (62.7)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 451
- Boys
- 220
- Girls
- 231
- FSM %
- 32.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 451 | 220 | 231 | 420 | 32.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 460 | 228 | 232 | 420 | 25.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 461 | 227 | 234 | 420 | 22.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 461 | 227 | 234 | 420 | 22.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 466 | 234 | 232 | 420 | 17.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 468 | 240 | 228 | 420 | 13.90 |
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