Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
140
Pupils
4.5x
Demand
About Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Nelson St Philip'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 140 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 140 places).
Ofsted has rated Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher R Moulden, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4199th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 33 in Pendle.
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 19 places, making it 4.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Cricket, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Gardening, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Pendle, Nelson St Philip'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 | Leeds Road, Nelson, Pendle, BB9 9TQ |
| Headteacher | R Moulden |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 140 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.1% |
| School Capacity | 140 / 140 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4199th of 13,686
Nationally
613th of 2,065
In North West
9th of 33
In Pendle
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
85
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Leeds Road, Nelson
Pendle, BB9 9TQ
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