SchoolScoresHoly Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Holland Place, Off Reedyford Road, Nelson, BB9 8HD
01282 612319 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 29 January 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
37 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Nelson comparisons use the 6 of its 17 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 11 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Nelson | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nelson. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 85% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nelson. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 86% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nelson. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 82% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 27 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nelson. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 70% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nelson. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 73% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Nelson figures pool parents at the Nelson schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
28 pupils in this year group.
57% — 3 points below the Lancashire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 57% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 96% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lancashire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 23 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 19 |
| Of those, offered a place | 19 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 50 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools in Nelson. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.2% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools in Nelson. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 17 state primary schools in Nelson. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.2% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 17 state primary schools in Nelson. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 50.0% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Nelson. Lower than 30% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Nelson. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.5% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Nelson. Lower than 5% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 17th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Nelson. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.49% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 14th highest of 17 state primary schools in Nelson. Higher than 24% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.2 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 16th highest of 17 state primary schools in Nelson. Higher than 11% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.1 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 16 state primary schools in Nelson. Higher than 41% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 12.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Bradley Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barrowford School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Nelson St Philip's CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lomeshaye Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitefield Infant School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Barrowford St Thomas CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walverden Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 18% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marsden Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson's Ofsted rating?
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 29 January 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson?
95% of the 37 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson as their first choice for 23 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 19 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 119654.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.