Official figures · Absence
Schools in Nelson by overall absence
20 schools with a published Overall absence figure in Nelson. Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England.
School data currently covers England using official GIAS records. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland may be added when official datasets are integrated.
This list sorts schools by a single official published measure where available. It is not an editorial league table or ranking. Suppressed or missing figures are omitted. Always read the full school profile, Ofsted report and admissions information before deciding.
| # | School | Overall absence | Year | Ofsted | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blacko Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 3.4% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 2 | Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 3.7% | 2023/24 | Outstanding | |
| 3 | Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 3.7% | 2023/24 | — | |
| 4 | Lomeshaye Junior School Primary · Community school | 5.9% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 5 | Bradley Primary School Primary · Community school | 6.1% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 6 | Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 6.2% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 7 | Marsden Community Primary School Primary · Community school | 6.4% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 8 | Walverden Primary School Primary · Community school | 6.5% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 9 | Whitefield Infant School and Nursery Primary · Community school | 6.7% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 10 | Roughlee Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 6.8% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 11 | Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy Primary · Academy sponsor led | 7.1% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 12 | Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson Primary · Voluntary aided school | 7.1% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 13 | Pendle Primary Academy Primary · Academy sponsor led | 7.3% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 14 | Castercliff Primary School Primary · Academy sponsor led | 7.5% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 15 | St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 7.5% | 2023/24 | Needs attention | |
| 16 | Marsden Heights Community College Secondary · Academy sponsor led | 7.9% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 17 | Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 8.2% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 18 | Pendle Vale College Secondary · Community school | 8.3% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 19 | Pendle Community High School & College Community special school | 9.8% | 2023/24 | School remains Outstanding | |
| 20 | Barrowford School Primary · Community school | 9.9% | 2023/24 | Needs attention |
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