Bradley Primary School
Dover Street, Nelson, BB9 7RFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bradley Primary School is a primary school in Nelson for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 10th of 16 primary schools in Nelson. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 November 2013, report published 18 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 April 2024
Pupils embody the school's aim of being respectful towards one another and to staff. They strive to meet the school's high expectations for their behaviour. Pupils achieve this with ease. Children in the Reception Year quickly learn the importance of sharing and taking turns. Pupils across the school behave impeccably and their learning is rarely interrupted. This helps them to feel happy at school. The school is ambitious for pupils, including for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Many pupils are at the early stages of learning to speak English as an additional language when they join the school. They receive consistent support from staff to develop their vocabulary and spoken English. Pupils make the most of the learning opportunities that the school provides for them and achieve well. Pupils value the opportunities that they have to take on responsibilities in school. For example, pupil librarians help to maintain the school library and they recommend books for others to read. Pupils benefit from the range of clubs available to them. These include different sporting activities as well as reading and art clubs. The school ensures that many pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, benefit from these clubs.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not finalised its curriculum thinking with regard to the important knowledge that pupils should learn. This hinders teachers from designing learning that helps pupils to build up a deep body of knowledge. The school should ensure that it finalises its curriculum thinking so that it is clear what pupils should learn and when this knowledge should be taught.
- Governors do not hold the school to account for the quality of education. This limits their impact on school improvement. Governors should ensure that they access appropriate training to enable them to provide effective challenge and support.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
417 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Bradley Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Walverden Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sharon Taylor
- Phone
- 01282615772
- Address
- Dover Street, Nelson, BB9 7RF
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119175
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.