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Blacko Primary School

Blacko Primary School, Gisburn Road, Nelson, BB9 6LS
Part of: PENNINE ACADEMIES YORKSHIRE (Multi-academy trust)
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Blacko Primary School
Nelson, BB9 6LS
101 Pupils
105 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
4.00% FSM %
61 Boys
40 Girls
About Blacko Primary School

Blacko Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Lancashire, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 101 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Kate Richards.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Lancashire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Pendle
Parliamentary Constituency Pendle and Clitheroe
Ward Barrowford & Pendleside
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor APEX COLLABORATIVE TRUST
Opened 01-09-2018
UKPRN 10080949
URN 145816
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Hilary Wilson Chair of Local Governing Body 19/11/2022 18/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emma Gauntlett Local Governor 18/06/2022 17/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jessica Gibson Local Governor 22/12/2023 21/12/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Hannah Marsden Local Governor 01/02/2023 31/01/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Jamie Penswick Local Governor 18/11/2024 17/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Kate Richards Local Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Lesley Wilson Local Governor 06/02/2023 05/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Barrowford School
1.92 km • Nelson
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Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
2.21 km • Nelson
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Grow Independent School
2.42 km • Barrowford
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Roughlee Church of England Primary School
2.54 km • Nelson
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Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
2.58 km • Nelson
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Colne Primet Primary School
2.65 km • Colne
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Frequently Asked Questions
Blacko Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Nelson, Lancashire.
Blacko Primary School has 101 pupils, with a capacity of 105.
Blacko Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Blacko Primary School is Mrs Kate Richards.
Blacko Primary School is at Blacko Primary School, Gisburn Road, Blacko, Nelson, BB9 6LS, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Blacko Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Blacko Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Kate Richards
Blacko Primary School, Gisburn Road, Blacko, Nelson, BB9 6LS
01282616669
www.blacko.lancs.sch.uk
Location
BB9 6LS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145816
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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