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Bradley Primary School

Goodgraded 01/05/2024Ages 4–11415 pupilsDoes not apply
Nelson, BB9 7RF
Lancashire

Bradley Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Nelson, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 415 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 01/05/2024, Bradley Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Nelson can view Bradley Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Nelson (BB9 7RF), Bradley Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.9%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence18.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher25.7England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals55.6%England avg 24.0%
English not first language98.3%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-20%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Nelson
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Bradley Nursery SchoolGood · 0.2 miNelson St Philip's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miHoly Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, NelsonGood · 0.3 miEdenfield Girls' High School0.6 miMcMillan Nursery SchoolGood · 0.6 miWalverden Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
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