Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School

URN: 119437 • Nelson BB9 9TQ

Overview

Name
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
URN
119437
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
R Moulden (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01282614463
Website
Visit
Address
Leeds Road, Nelson BB9 9TQ

Summary

Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Nelson, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 140 pupils. The school operates under a strong Christian ethos, promoting values of kindness, respect, and community. The headteacher emphasizes the importance of a caring environment where every child is valued and encouraged to flourish.

The school has recently received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, with 'Outstanding' marks for Behaviour and Attitudes. This reflects the high expectations set for both academic achievement and student conduct. The curriculum is designed to provide a high-quality education, fostering a love for learning among students.

With a significant percentage of pupils (42.1%) eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to supporting all families and ensuring that every child has access to the resources they need to succeed. Nelson St Philip's aims to create a calm and purposeful atmosphere conducive to learning, where children can thrive both academically and personally.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
140
Pupils
140
Boys
72
Girls
68
FSM %
42.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 140 72 68 140 42.10
2024-09-11 140 74 66 140 35.00
2023-09-11 140 76 64 140 27.10
2022-09-11 140 76 64 140 27.10
2021-09-11 140 74 66 140 25.00
2020-09-11 140 73 67 140 20.00

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