How many pupils does Walverden Primary School have?

Walverden Primary School has 451 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

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

Where is Walverden Primary School?

Walverden Primary School is located at Bracewell Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0TL.

Walverden Primary School

Bracewell Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0TL

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

65%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

451

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Walverden Primary School

Walverden Primary School is a community school in Nelson, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 451 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 39.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 81.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 451 / 420 (107%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

39.5%

Free school meals

81.3%

EAL

2.7%

SEN support

12.9%

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)

65%

Expected standard (RWM)

12%

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.0%

Overall absence

19.0%

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.

20.8

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

21.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

18.31

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

£49,532

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,809 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.

£6,230

Spend per pupil

£6,553

Income per pupil

47%

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: Bracewell Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0TL
Phone: 01282614834
Headteacher: H Ahmed
Website: http://www.walverdenprimaryschool.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Walverden Primary School?: Walverden Primary School is a community school in Nelson, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Walverden Primary School have?: Walverden Primary School has 451 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Walverden Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 65% of pupils at Walverden Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Walverden Primary School?: Walverden Primary School is located at Bracewell Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0TL.

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