Schools in Nelson
There are 26 schools in Nelson on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 17 primary and 2 secondary schools, under Lancashire local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Nelson (17)
- Barrowford SchoolCommunity school · BB9 6EA
- Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB9 6QT
- Blacko Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BB9 6LS
- Bradley Primary SchoolCommunity school · BB9 7RF
- Castercliff Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · BB9 8JJ
- Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led · BB9 0NX
- Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, NelsonVoluntary aided school · BB9 8HD
- Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · BB9 5BL
- Lomeshaye Junior SchoolCommunity school · BB9 7SY
- Marsden Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · BB9 0BE
- Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB9 0PY
- Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB9 9TQ
- Pendle Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · BB9 5AW
- Roughlee Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · BB9 6NX
- St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · BB9 0DQ
- Walverden Primary SchoolCommunity school · BB9 0TL
- Whitefield Infant School and NurseryCommunity school · BB9 7HF
Secondary schools in Nelson (2)
- Marsden Heights Community CollegeAcademy sponsor led · BB9 0PR
- Pendle Vale CollegeCommunity school · BB9 8LF
Sixth form / 16-plus in Nelson (1)
- East Lancashire Learning GroupFurther education · BB9 7YT
Nursery schools in Nelson (4)
- Bradley Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · BB9 7QH
- McMillan Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · BB9 9AG
- Walton Lane Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · BB9 8BP
- Woodfield Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · BB9 5BE
Other phases in Nelson (2)
- Al-Ikhlaas Primary SchoolOther independent school · BB9 7SY
- Pendle Community High School & CollegeCommunity special school · BB9 8LF
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Nelson?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 26 open schools with a Nelson address (as of 5 June 2026), including 17 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Nelson guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Nelson?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.