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St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Goodgraded 10/11/2021Ages 5–11212 pupilsRoman Catholic
St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Nelson, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 212 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/11/2021, St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Nelson can view St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence25.8%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher28.2England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals35.9%England avg 24.0%
English not first language57.4%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-38%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
All schools in Nelson →Whitefield Infant School and Nursery0.3 miMarsden Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miNelson St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miLomeshaye Junior SchoolGood · 0.4 miAl-Ikhlaas Primary School0.4 miMarsden Heights Community CollegeGood · 0.4 mi
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