The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 43.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr John McKenna (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Rushton Street, Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 7JQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
Primary · Very close
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 493m away
Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 758m away
North Cliffe School
Special school · 982m away
St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
Primary · 1.3km away
The Hyndburn Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Park View
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Great Harwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Harwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Harwood Primary School?
Great Harwood Primary School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Harwood Primary School take?
Great Harwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Harwood Primary School?
Great Harwood Primary School is in Blackburn, BB6 7JQ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Harwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Harwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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