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St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

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St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Lomeshaye Road, Nelson, BB9 0DQ

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
212
Ages
5-11
FSM
35.8%
Capacity
210
Ofsted
Good
Jul 2016

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard2024/25

Reading
33.0%
Writing
55.0%
Maths
48.0%
RWM Combined
18.0%

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About St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Nelson, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 18% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 212 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Lomeshaye Road, Nelson, BB9 0DQ | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

  1. Nov 2021School remains Good (predecessor: St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson)
  2. Jul 2016Good (predecessor: St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

What is St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's latest exam results?
St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 18% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy located?
St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Nelson, Lancashire (BB9 0DQ).
How many pupils attend St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has around 212 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy with other schools?
View St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lancashire.