Castercliff Primary School

About Castercliff Primary School

Castercliff Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Nelson, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 383 pupils on roll. It is part of PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 47.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 58.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

383 / 420 (91%)

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

Marsden Hall Road North, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8JJ

Phone

01282617627

Executive Principal

Mark Sherwin

Website

www.castercliffprimaryacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Castercliff Primary School?

Castercliff Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Nelson, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Castercliff Primary School have?

Castercliff Primary School has 383 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

57% of pupils at Castercliff Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Castercliff Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Castercliff Primary School is part of PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Castercliff Primary School?

Castercliff Primary School is located at Marsden Hall Road North, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8JJ.