Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy — Primary School in Nelson

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Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Nelson, BB9 5BL

122 Pupils

133 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

21.20% FSM %

70 Boys

52 Girls

About Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a Primary Academies serving Nelson and the surrounding area in Lancashire with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 122 pupils on roll. School capacity: 133. Current headteacher: M Lyle.

Information on Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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	Burnley
Ward	Brierfield East & Clover Hill
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-11-2023
UKPRN	10090458
URN	149125
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Paul Dempsey	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2024	11/10/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Margaret Borman	Local Governor	01/11/2023	31/10/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Chris Hodgson	Local Governor	12/10/2022	11/10/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Siobhan James	Local Governor	20/05/2025	19/05/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father Gerard Kelly	Local Governor	01/11/2023	31/10/2027	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Laura Kelly	Local Governor	01/11/2023	31/10/2027	Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust
Mrs Mary Lyle	Local Governor	01/11/2023	31/10/2027	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Peter Simm	Local Governor	01/11/2023	31/10/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Danielle Smith	Local Governor	01/01/2025	31/08/2025	Elected by school staff
Ms Danielle Smith	Local Governor	01/01/2025	31/12/2028	Elected by school staff
Mrs Berndatte Whittaker	Local Governor	01/11/2023	31/10/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

Woodfield Nursery School

0.33 km • Nelson

Other

Marsden Heights Community College

0.44 km • Nelson

Other

Pendle Primary Academy

0.46 km • Nelson

Other

Reedley Primary School

0.46 km • Burnley

Other

Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School

0.85 km • Nelson

Other

St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

1.11 km • Nelson

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Nelson, Lancashire.

How many pupils does Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have?

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has 122 pupils, with a capacity of 133.

What is the age range at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is Mrs M Lyle.

Where is Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy located?

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is at Halifax Road, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5BL, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently open?

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs M Lyle

Halifax Road, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5BL

01282613709

www.holy-trinity34.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 149125

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026