Blacko Primary School

About Blacko Primary School

Blacko Primary School is an academy converter in Nelson, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 101 pupils on roll. It is part of APEX COLLABORATIVE TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 2.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

101 / 105 (96%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Blacko Primary School, Gisburn Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6LS

Phone

01282616669

Headteacher

Kate Richards

Website

www.blacko.lancs.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Blacko Primary School?

Blacko Primary School is an academy converter in Nelson, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Blacko Primary School have?

Blacko Primary School has 101 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Blacko Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

75% of pupils at Blacko Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Blacko Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Blacko Primary School is part of APEX COLLABORATIVE TRUST.

Where is Blacko Primary School?

Blacko Primary School is located at Blacko Primary School, Gisburn Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6LS.