Pendle Primary Academy
Pendle Primary Academy is a primary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 4–11, in Nelson, BB9, in the Lancashire council area. It has 415 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (25 November 2025): Report card: Expected standard in all 7 graded areas.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in all 7 graded areas — inspected 25 November 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Early years | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 64 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 5 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 59 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 415 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 30.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 90.4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 11.82% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.07% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- Reedley Primary School
- Casterton Primary Academy
- St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
- St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
- Marsden Community Primary School
- St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School