Marsden Community Primary School

About Marsden Community Primary School

Marsden Community Primary School is a community school in Nelson, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 420 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 69.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

420 / 420 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has 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

Percy Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0BE

Phone

01282612769

Headteacher

Nicole Delamere

Website

www.marsdenschool.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Marsden Community Primary School?

Marsden Community Primary School is a community school in Nelson, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Marsden Community Primary School have?

Marsden Community Primary School has 420 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

65% of pupils at Marsden Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Marsden Community Primary School?

Marsden Community Primary School is located at Percy Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0BE.