Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
Nelson, BB9 8HD · Lancashire · primary school
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271st of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.1/10 against 1,703 of them, against 3.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access the Pendle Music Centre and Burnley Music Centre, attend a residential trip to Robinwood, and can join both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 200 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific musical opportunities do the links with Pendle and Burnley Music Centres provide for Year 6 pupils? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from this primary setting to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
Overview
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "caring and welcoming place to learn" where pupils are happy and safe. The report highlights a close-knit community with high expectations for behaviour, resulting in respectful interactions and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "clear behaviour policy" and staff’s "high expectations," leading to well-behaved, respectful students.
- The curriculum is well-organised, ensuring pupils learn "key knowledge and vocabulary" and achieve well across subjects.
- Reading is a strength, with an "ambitious" phonics approach and effective systems helping pupils become "accurate, fluent and confident readers."
- The school provides "rich opportunities to learn from people of different faiths," fostering diversity and character development.
- Staff well-being is valued, with the school being "mindful of their workload" when making curriculum decisions.
Areas to improve
- The school must define exactly what children in the early years are expected to learn to ensure a smooth transition into Key Stage 1.
- Teachers need to select activities that better match curriculum intentions to help pupils "deepen their knowledge over time."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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