Pendle Primary Academy, Nelson
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Pendle Primary Academy is a warm, welcoming school where children thrive. The school excels at developing pupils' speaking and listening skills from an early age, and creates an inclusive environment where all pupils - including those with additional needs and those learning English - receive excellent support. Pupils achieve well in national assessments, are well-behaved and respectful, and parents consistently praise the school as wonderful.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on oracy and communication skills from early years onwards
- Excellent attendance improvement and behaviour, with pupils showing positive attitudes to learning
- Well-designed curriculum with cumulative knowledge building across subjects
- Highly inclusive provision for pupils with SEND and English as an additional language
- Strong leadership with clear vision for the school as the heart of the community
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not consistently identify and address incorrect letter formation or joining in handwriting
- The school's pupil premium strategy lacks mechanisms to measure and compare the impact of individual initiatives over time
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Annual pantomime, trips and visits, visitors, extra-curricular activities, oracy ambassador roles, wellbeing ambassador roles, outdoor ambassador roles
Pendle Primary Academy is a happy, inclusive school where pupils achieve well and are looked after and nurtured. The school has improved significantly over recent years, with attendance rising dramatically and achievement standards now in line with or above national expectations.
At a Glance
30.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 68% to 78%. Maths has remained stable at around 73%. Writing has improved from 64% to 73%.
Class Sizes
30.4
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
30.8
KS2
11
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
415 pupils
420 capacity
5 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Nelson
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Nelson
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
15,664
Applications
12,136
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.84475%
Overall absence
13.24324%
Persistent absence
370
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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