Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Nelson, BB9 9TQ · Lancashire · primary school
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259th 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 — 4.5/10 against 1,625 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 5.0% achieved this against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council, sports lunchtime and afterschool clubs, and a multi-skills after school club. Sports activities include football, netball, swimming, Sports Day, and inter-house competitions. The school also organises a trip to the Jullundur Project.
Getting in
The published school roll is 137 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 expected standard in maths? How does the multi-skills club integrate with the main sports curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are “proud to attend this calm and friendly school” where they feel welcome and supported. The inspection found that the school provides a “calm and purposeful atmosphere” in which pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well and are prepared for secondary school.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “kindness and gentleness” and maintain “polite and respectful” behaviour, creating an environment where they can learn effectively.
- The curriculum is “suitably broad, ambitious and meets the needs of pupils,” with staff using strong subject knowledge to explain new learning clearly.
- Early reading and phonics are prioritised from Reception, with staff providing “bespoke support” to help struggling pupils catch up quickly.
- Pupils enjoy taking on leadership roles, such as “school councillors” and “mental health champions,” contributing positively to school life.
- Leaders consider staff workload and well-being, ensuring staff feel “valued,” while governors provide an “appropriate level of challenge.”
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, staff do not provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to revisit essential knowledge and vocabulary, which hinders some pupils when applying this to complex tasks.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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