Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
URN: 119438 • Nelson BB9 0PY
Overview
- Name
- Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 119438
- 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
- 61.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Wood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01282617035
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hibson Road, Nelson BB9 0PY
Summary
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Nelson, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 407 pupils and a capacity for 420. The school promotes a Christian ethos, aiming to provide a nurturing environment that fosters both academic and personal development. It encourages values such as respect, compassion, and community engagement, which are integral to its educational approach.
The curriculum at St Paul's is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, incorporating a range of subjects and activities that promote holistic learning. The school is committed to supporting pupils from various backgrounds, with 34.20% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its inclusive nature. Additionally, the school offers breakfast and after-school clubs to assist working families and enhance student well-being.
St Paul's actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement in school activities. The school’s website provides regular updates on events and important dates, ensuring that families are well-informed and connected to the school community.
The curriculum at St Paul's is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, incorporating a range of subjects and activities that promote holistic learning. The school is committed to supporting pupils from various backgrounds, with 34.20% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its inclusive nature. Additionally, the school offers breakfast and after-school clubs to assist working families and enhance student well-being.
St Paul's actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement in school activities. The school’s website provides regular updates on events and important dates, ensuring that families are well-informed and connected to the school community.
Useful links
- Friday 10th October (download)
- 3rd October 2025 (download)
- St Paul's Blogging (other)
- School Tour (other)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- PrimarySite - Web Sites for Primary Schools (other)
- St Paul's Videos (other)
- Log in (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
- 420
- Pupils
- 407
- Boys
- 206
- Girls
- 201
- FSM %
- 34.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 407 | 206 | 201 | 420 | 34.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 407 | 204 | 203 | 420 | 31.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 419 | 216 | 203 | 420 | 22.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 419 | 216 | 203 | 420 | 22.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 415 | 221 | 194 | 420 | 21.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 416 | 221 | 195 | 420 | 20.40 |
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