Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Nelson, North West BB9 0PY · Lancashire
#1362 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#10644 of 15,697 nationally
About Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a local authority primary located in Nelson, in the Lancashire local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 408 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 37.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1362nd of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (57th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (21th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 408; capacity filled 97.1%.
There are 21 schools in Nelson; Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School ranks 10th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)58%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)8%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)37.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 408
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 37.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 97.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 58%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 8%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Marsden Community Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
415 students · 355 m away
St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Nelson · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
209 students · 442 m away
Marsden Heights Community College
Nelson · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,047 students · 473 m away
Edenfield Girls' High School
Nelson · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
102 students · 662 m away
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
336 students · 844 m away
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Nelson · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
126 students · 849 m away
Lomeshaye Junior School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
352 students · 1.0 km away
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
137 students · 1.0 km away
Walverden Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
448 students · 1.0 km away
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School
Nelson · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
142 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Ursuline Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
Cherry Tree Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
Reedley Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
Vale View Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
408 students
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
409 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 37.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1362 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School ranks #1362 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #10644 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School had 408 students in 2025.
Is Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.