Best 3 Primary schools in Nelson – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Nelson; Whitefield Infant School and Nursery (Primary) in Nelson; Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Nelson — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Whitefield Infant School and Nursery and Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school and community school type located around Nelson, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School), published Nov 2023. The lowest is 2 (Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 600, typical FSM 25–30%, range 5–10%–40–45%; all under Lancashire local authority.

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Attribute	Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School BB9 6QT	Whitefield Infant School and Nursery BB9 7HF	Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School BB9 9TQ
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Nelson Lancashire BB9 6QT	Nelson Lancashire BB9 7HF	Nelson Lancashire BB9 9TQ
Latest Ofsted	1 8 Nov 2023	1 11 Nov 2013	2 8 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	119	348	140
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Lancashire (888)	Lancashire (888)	Lancashire (888)
Website	www.st-thomas-ce12.lancsngfl.ac.uk	www.whitefield-inf.lancs.sch.uk	www.st-philips.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone	01282614462	01282612807	01282614463
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School

BB9 6QT

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Nelson
Lancashire
BB9 6QT
Ofsted: 1 8 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.st-thomas-ce12.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Telephone: 01282614462

Whitefield Infant School and Nursery

BB9 7HF

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Nelson
Lancashire
BB9 7HF
Ofsted: 1 11 Nov 2013
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.whitefield-inf.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01282612807

Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School

BB9 9TQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Nelson
Lancashire
BB9 9TQ
Ofsted: 2 8 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.st-philips.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01282614463

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.