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Walverden Primary School

Pendle, BB9 0TLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
57 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#5,462
of 13,686 nationally

About Walverden Primary School

Walverden Primary School in Pendle is a state-funded mixed primary that is currently oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local demand. With 451 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is operating above its official limit, and for the 2025/26 admissions cycle it received 134 total applications for just 59 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.27. Only 57 first-preference offers were made, matching the number of first-preference applications exactly, which suggests that almost every family who put it first got a place, but competition from other preferences was stiff. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 32.7%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23%, indicating the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. This context matters because Walverden’s intake profile is more challenging than many local primaries, yet it still manages to attract strong demand from families across Pendle.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBracewell Street, Nelson, Pendle, BB9 0TL
HeadteacherH Ahmed
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils451
Free School Meals (FSM)32.7%
School Capacity451 / 420 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallPlaying FieldsICT SuiteArt StudiosSensory RoomGymnasiumLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceSwimmingFootballNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChoirChessScience ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Source: walverdenprimaryschool.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Walverden Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.