What is Pendle Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Pendle Primary Academy was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/03/2022. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Pendle Primary Academy a primary or secondary school?

Pendle Primary Academy is a primary school in Nelson, for ages 4–11.

Where is Pendle Primary Academy?

Pendle Primary Academy is in Nelson, BB9 5AW (Lancashire local authority).

How many pupils attend Pendle Primary Academy?

Pendle Primary Academy has around 423 pupils on roll.

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Pendle Primary Academy

Goodgraded 08/03/2022Ages 4–11423 pupilsDoes not apply

Nelson, BB9 5AW

Lancashire

Pendle Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Nelson, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 423 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/03/2022, Pendle Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Nelson can view Pendle Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Nelson (BB9 5AW), Pendle Primary Academy 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.

Ofsted — sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 08/03/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Attendance & staffing

Attendance92.7%England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher21.0England avg 20.9

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26