Lomeshaye Junior School
Norfolk Street, Nelson, BB9 7SYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lomeshaye Junior School is a primary school in Nelson for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 4th of 16 primary schools in Nelson. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 June 2013, report published 17 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 November 2022
Pupils at Lomeshaye Junior School are happy, safe and well cared for. Staff warmly welcome them into school each day. Leaders have high ambitions for all pupils. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from a well-thought-out curriculum. They strive to achieve well. Many pupils achieve the high standards that leaders expect of them. The culture of learning is strong. Leaders also have high expectations of behaviour. They have identified five core values to guide pupils. These are lived out by pupils who behave well around school and are focused in lessons. They are polite and extremely well mannered during social times. On the rare occasions on which bullying occurs, it is dealt with swiftly and effectively. Pupils treat each other with compassion and regard. Differences are celebrated. Pupils are given many opportunities to explore exciting experiences. Pupils talked positively about taking part in musical events, such as a singing event in Manchester. Pupils enjoy taking on additional leadership responsibilities in school, such as being a play leader or school prefect.
What the school should improve
- In a few lessons, staff do not choose the most appropriate pedagogical approaches to help pupils learn effectively. Some pupils do not learn as well as a result. Leaders should ensure that teachers design learning that meets the needs of all pupils in their classes.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
91 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
352 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Lomeshaye Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School | 0.1 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 18% met the expected standard |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Marsden Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Anita Spokes
- Phone
- 01282612063
- Address
- Norfolk Street, Nelson, BB9 7SY
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119177
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.