Whitefield Infant School and Nursery is a primary community school in Nelson, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 14.5%, 24% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.7%.
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Whitefield Infant School and Nursery has an overall absence rate of 6.7%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Whitefield Infant School and Nursery is 14.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Crime Nearby
287/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
112/mo
39% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.5
Bus Stops
43
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Nelson Rail Station
0.3km away · 2 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Nelson area
93.3%
Attendance Rate
6.7% overall absence
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.