Walverden Primary School
Community school
Nelson, BB9 0TL
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 43% in England
13 of 34 in Pendle
Pupils
448
First preferences per place
0.75
2026/27
Absence
6.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 60% | 67% | 65% | |
| Higher standard | 8% | 8% | 12% | |
| Reading | 65% | 73% | 70% | |
| Writing | 68% | 77% | 77% | |
| Maths | 75% | 82% | 70% |
Nearby primary schools
- Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School · 0.3 mi · Good · Bottom 35% in England
- Bradley Primary School · 0.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 32% in England
- Marsden Community Primary School · 0.5 mi · No rating · Top 41% in England
- Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy · 0.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 14% in England
- Castercliff Primary School · 0.6 mi · No rating · Bottom 12% in England
- St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy · 0.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 1% in England
Best primary schools in Nelson (Pendle) · Best primary schools in Lancashire
The neighbourhood
Walverden Primary School is in Nelson East (typical home £85,000, crime high).
What is Walverden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Walverden Primary School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Walverden Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Walverden Primary School is in the top 43% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.