Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Nelson, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 140 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
140
Pupils
140
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Leeds Road, Nelson, BB9 9TQ
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 42.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119437
Other Primary Schools in Nelson
If Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nelson are the next closest alternatives.
Barrowford School Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 6EA
Bradley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 7RF
Marsden Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 0BE
Lomeshaye Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 7SY
Walverden Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 0TL
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 7HF
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Frequently Asked Questions — Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Is Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School currently has 140 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 140 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School? ▾
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Nelson, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School? ▾
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.