How many pupils does Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School have?

Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School has 140 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2023).

How does Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School?

Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School is located at Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9TQ.

Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9TQ

Good

Inspected 13 September 2023

Good

Ofsted

58%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

140

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary aided school

Type

About Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Nelson, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 140 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 72.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 140 / 140 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 September 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

41.6%

Free school meals

72.3%

EAL

2.1%

SEN support

10.7%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

58%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

100

Avg reading score

100

Avg maths score

Attendance

7.1%

Overall absence

24.4%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

23.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +4.9 vs 2023/24

7.36

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

£53,736

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 33% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,596 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,382

Spend per pupil

£7,574

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9TQ
Phone: 01282614463
Headteacher: R Moulden
Website: www.st-philips.lancs.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School?: Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Nelson, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School have?: Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School has 140 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2023).
How does Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 58% of pupils at Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School?: Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School is located at Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9TQ.

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