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Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9TQ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.9 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
140
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly with 58% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 67% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears positive, and the school outperforms 59% of others in the area according to its LocaleIQ score. However, only 5% of pupils achieved the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani71.4%
White Other10.7%
White British7.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Gypsy/Roma2.1%
Other2.1%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black African0.7%
Location
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53.83773, -2.21040 · BB9 9TQ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119437
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-philips.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2023.
Is Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School scores 58.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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