Nelson primary schools deliver exceptional results, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 82%. Roughlee Church of England Primary School, Blacko Primary School, and Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy lead the area, with 74% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared to 62% nationally. 25% achieve the higher standard, more than triple England's 82%. With 18 schools serving Nelson, families in Bradley, Marsden, and the surrounding villages of Roughlee and Blacko have access to strong community-focused education at the foot of Pendle Hill. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
| #14 | Barrowford School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Blacko Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Bradley Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #13 | Pendle Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Lomeshaye Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #16 | St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Marsden Community Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #15 | Castercliff Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Al-Ikhlaas Primary School | Independent | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Islam | 7/10Good |
Independent • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Roughlee Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Walverden Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #12 | Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Whitefield Infant School and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
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