How many pupils does Pendle Primary Academy have?

Pendle Primary Academy has 423 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Pendle Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Pendle Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 March 2022).

How does Pendle Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

64% of pupils at Pendle Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Pendle Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Pendle Primary Academy is part of PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Pendle Primary Academy?

Pendle Primary Academy is located at Walter Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5AW.

Pendle Primary Academy

Walter Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5AW

Good

Inspected 8 March 2022

Good

Ofsted

64%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

423

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Pendle Primary Academy

Pendle Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Nelson, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 423 pupils on roll. It is part of PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 March 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 90.4% 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: 423 / 420 (101%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 March 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

30.6%

Free school meals

90.4%

EAL

3.1%

SEN support

11.8%

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)

64%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.8%

Overall absence

13.2%

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.

19.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

23.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

20.48

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.8 vs 2023/24

£46,049

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,694 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.6 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.

£6,019

Spend per pupil

£6,608

Income per pupil

50%

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: Walter Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5AW
Phone: 01282615927
Academy Principal: Simon Thompson
Website: www.pendleprimaryacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Pendle Primary Academy?: Pendle Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Nelson, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Pendle Primary Academy have?: Pendle Primary Academy has 423 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Pendle Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?: Pendle Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 March 2022).
How does Pendle Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 64% of pupils at Pendle Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Pendle Primary Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Pendle Primary Academy is part of PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Pendle Primary Academy?: Pendle Primary Academy is located at Walter Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5AW.

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