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
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.
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.
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- School Spider (other)
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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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