Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
97%
Capacity
407
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Pendle community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 407 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Roberts, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7481st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 33 in Pendle.
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 146 applications for 56 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 50% recommending the school (107 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Forest School, Library, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Rounders, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Book Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Pendle, Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Hibson Road, Nelson, Pendle, BB9 0PY |
| Headteacher | Joanne Roberts |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 407 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.2% |
| School Capacity | 407 / 420 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Feb 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 Feb 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7481st of 13,686
Nationally
1062nd of 2,065
In North West
17th of 33
In Pendle
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
107 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed56
146
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
55 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Hibson Road, Nelson
Pendle, BB9 0PY
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