Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school serving families in Nelson and the wider Lancashire area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 4 to 11. It currently has 140 pupils on roll with space for 140, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 13 September 2023, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.