Is Castercliff Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 8 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 319th of 467 primary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Castercliff Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 57% of pupils at Castercliff Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Castercliff Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Castercliff Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Castercliff Primary School

Marsden Hall Road North, Nelson, BB9 8JJ

Local ranking319th of 467 primary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 8 June 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 57.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 72.0%
Writing (Expected): 63.0%
Maths (Expected): 70.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 70.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 46

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 383
Boys: 191 (49%)
Girls: 196 (51%)
Capacity: 420 (92% full)
SEND: 13.6%
FSM Eligible: 44.9%
EAL: 49.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.4%
SEN Support: 10.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,598/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 36.8%
Asian Pakistani: 32.4%
White Other: 18.5%
Asian Other: 3.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.9%
Other: 2.4%
Mixed Other: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.8%

36.8%

White British

32.4%

Asian Pakistani

18.5%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01282617627

contact@castercliffprimaryacademy.co.uk

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Marsden Hall Road North

Nelson, North West

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Administrative

URN: 142055
UKPRN: 10049605
Establishment No.: 2002
Trust: PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST

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