Primary schools in Nelson, ranked
The 16 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.
Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.
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1
Roughlee Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school
14%higher standard100%expected standard -
2
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school
13%higher standard88%expected standard -
3
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Academy converter
7%higher standard86%expected standard -
4
Lomeshaye Junior School
Community school
8%higher standard80%expected standard -
5
Blacko Primary School
Academy converter
17%higher standard75%expected standard -
6
Walverden Primary School
Community school
12%higher standard65%expected standard -
7
Marsden Community Primary School
Community school
8%higher standard65%expected standard -
8
Pendle Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led
5%higher standard64%expected standard -
9
Bradley Primary School
Community school
8%higher standard60%expected standard -
10
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school
8%higher standard58%expected standard -
11
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school
5%higher standard58%expected standard -
12
Castercliff Primary School
Academy sponsor led
4%higher standard57%expected standard -
13
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
Voluntary aided school
4%higher standard57%expected standard -
14
Barrowford School
Community school
0%higher standard50%expected standard -
15
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy
Academy sponsor led
7%higher standard40%expected standard -
16
St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Academy converter
3%higher standard18%expected standard
Common questions
- Which is the best primary school in Nelson?
- By 2024/25 exam results alone, Roughlee Church of England Primary School ranks first of 16 ranked primary schools in Nelson, with 100% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
- How are schools in Nelson ranked?
- Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
- How many primary schools are ranked in Nelson?
- 16 primary schools in Nelson published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.
Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.