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Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0PY, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.4 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
407
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 67% nationally. However, only 51% of parents expressed satisfaction, indicating potential areas for improvement in community engagement and communication. The school serves 407 pupils and offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11 in Lancashire.
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Last inspected: 17 November 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (107 responses)
★★★★★2.8
My child feels safe
73%
My child is happy
73%
Good range of subjects
71%
Good range of extra-curricular
70%
Behaviour is good
69%
My child makes good progress
67%
Progress is communicated
59%
School keeps me informed
56%
I'd recommend this school
51%
School has high expectations
49%
School responds to concerns
40%
School supports development
40%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani60.4%
White British22.4%
Mixed W+Asian6.4%
Asian Other2.9%
Mixed Other2.2%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black African0.5%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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53.82902, -2.21645 · BB9 0PY
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119438
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stpaulsnelson.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 November 2015.
Is Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School scores 14.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
Based on 107 Ofsted Parent View responses, Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 57% across all parent survey questions.
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