Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Leeds Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 9TQ |
| Phone | 01282614463 |
| Reference Number | 119437 |
Nelson St Philip’s Church of England Primary School has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, now rated as good overall. The school fosters a welcoming and supportive environment, enabling pupils to grow in confidence and achieve well academically and socially. The curriculum is well-structured and ambitious, catering effectively to the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. There is a strong emphasis on behaviour and attitudes, with pupils demonstrating respect and politeness, contributing to a calm learning atmosphere.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 140 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.43%
Girls: 48.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 77.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 2 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| 4 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 5 | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 71.4% |
| White, Other | 10.7% |
| White, British | 7.1% |
| White & Asian | 3.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and supportive environment for all pupils
- High expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of diverse learners
- Effective early reading and phonics instruction
- Strong staff relationships with pupils promoting confidence
- Wide range of leadership opportunities for pupils
- High-quality training for staff to deliver the curriculum effectively
- Commitment to pupils' physical and mental well-being
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, insufficient opportunities for pupils to revisit essential knowledge hindering their learning
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 100 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.8 | ||
| Writing | -0.8 | ||
| Maths | -0.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 35 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 30 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Bradley Nursery School
Bradley Road East, Nelson, BB9 7QH |
0.12 miles |
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Bradley Primary School
Dover Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7RF |
0.3 miles |
|
McMillan Nursery School
Railway Street, Nelson, BB9 9AG |
0.3 miles |
|
Walverden Primary School
Bracewell Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0TL |
0.35 miles |
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Whitefield Infant School and Nursery
Every Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7HF |
0.38 miles |
|
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School
35 Norfolk Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7SY |
0.41 miles |
|
Marsden Community Primary School
Percy Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0BE |
0.43 miles |
|
Lomeshaye Junior School
Norfolk Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7SY |
0.46 miles |
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St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Lomeshaye Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0DQ |
0.5 miles |
|
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
Holland Place, Off Reedyford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8HD |
0.52 miles |
|
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0PY |
0.65 miles |
|
Castercliff Primary School
Marsden Hall Road North, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8JJ |
0.82 miles |
|
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy
Trent Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0NX |
0.82 miles |
|
Barrowford School
Rushton Street, Barrowford, Barrowford Primary School, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6EA |
0.97 miles |
|
Pendle View Primary School
Gibfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JT |
0.99 miles |
|
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6QT |
1.09 miles |
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Walton Lane Nursery School
Walton Lane, Nelson, BB9 8BP |
1.14 miles |
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Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Halifax Road, Brierfield, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5BL |
1.16 miles |
|
Colne Primet Primary School
Tatton Street, Tatton St. Colne Bb8 8je, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JE |
1.27 miles |
|
Woodfield Nursery School
Sefton Street, Nelson, BB9 5BE |
1.33 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Edenfield Girls' High School
Brunswick Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0PQ |
0.26 miles |
|
East Lancashire Learning Group
Scotland Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7YT |
0.63 miles |
|
Pendle Vale College
Oxford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8LF |
0.69 miles |
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Pendle Community High School & College
Oxford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8LF |
0.78 miles |
|
Grow Independent School
Lower Clough Business Centre, Pendle Street, Barrowford, Lancashire, BB9 8PH |
0.82 miles |
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Marsden Heights Community College
Edge End Lane, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0PR |
0.89 miles |
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Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Gibfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JT |
1.06 miles |
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Colne Primet Academy
Dent Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JF |
1.2 miles |
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The Nook School
Knotts Lane, Colne, BB8 8HH |
1.74 miles |
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Silver Birch School
Briercliffe Road, Harle Syke, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2HA |
1.84 miles |
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Compass Community School Lancashire
Bend Hill Farm, Granville Street, Briercliffe, Burnley, BB10 2RA |
2.13 miles |
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Sir John Thursby Community College
Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT |
2.39 miles |
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Ridgewood Community High School
Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT |
2.4 miles |
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Rosa House School
Bronte Farm, Halifax Road, Briercliffe, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 3RB |
2.77 miles |
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Colne Park High School
Venables Avenue, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7DP |
2.88 miles |
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Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Ormerod Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 3AA |
3.12 miles |
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Olive High Boys
Ormerod Road (Entrance Via Shorey Bank), Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2RU |
3.25 miles |
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Olive High
Shorey Bank, Burnley, BB11 2RY |
3.3 miles |
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Burnley College
Princess Way, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0AN |
3.3 miles |
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Lincoln House School
25-27 Clifton Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0QZ |
3.57 miles |