Roughlee Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Nelson, North West BB9 6NX · Lancashire
About Roughlee Church of England Primary School
Roughlee 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 50 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 78.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 50; capacity filled 96.2%.
There are 21 schools in Nelson; Roughlee Church of England Primary School ranks 3rd 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%)100%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)14%
- 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%)36%
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 Roughlee Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 50
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 36%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 100%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 14%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Roughlee Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
121 students · 1.5 km away
Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Burnley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
53 students · 1.7 km away
Barrowford School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
312 students · 2.0 km away
Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School
Burnley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students · 2.5 km away
Blacko Primary School
Nelson · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
103 students · 2.5 km away
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
200 students · 2.5 km away
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School
Nelson · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
142 students · 2.6 km away
Lomeshaye Junior School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
352 students · 2.6 km away
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
336 students · 2.8 km away
Bradley Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School
Northwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
50 students
Millom Infant School
Millom · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
50 students
Greystoke Primary School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
51 students
Lowca Community School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
51 students
Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
49 students
Crosscanonby St John's CofE School
Maryport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
51 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Roughlee Church of England Primary School a good school?
Roughlee Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 78.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England). 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 Roughlee Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Roughlee Church of England Primary School is not ranked: schools need a published Pupils on roll and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Roughlee Church of England Primary School?
Roughlee Church of England Primary School had 50 students in 2025.
Is Roughlee Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Roughlee 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 Roughlee Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Roughlee 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.