SchoolScoresHoly Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Halifax Road, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5BL
01282 613709 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 March 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Good |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
14 pupils in this year group.
86% — 26 points above the Lancashire average, and 24 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 86% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 15 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 20 |
| Of those, offered a place | 15 (75%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 73 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.3
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 15th highest of 17 state primary schools in Nelson. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.3% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 17 state primary schools in Nelson. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 17 state primary schools in Nelson. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 17 state primary schools in Nelson. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.4% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 17 state primary schools in Nelson. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Nelson. Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Nelson. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.9 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Nelson. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.82% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 17 state primary schools in Nelson. Higher than 46% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.3 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 10th highest of 17 state primary schools in Nelson. Higher than 28% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.5 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 16 state primary schools in Nelson. Higher than 92% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 33.3% | 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
- Pendle Primary Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Reedley Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nelson St Paul's CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 18% met expected standard (KS2)
- Casterton Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marsden Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitefield Infant School and Nursery 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Lomeshaye Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James' Lanehead CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 March 2013.
How did Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 24 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 20 families put Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 15 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 15 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 149125.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.