The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 174
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 30.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Irvine (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Ash Street, Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 7QA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorth Cliffe School
Special school · 657m away
St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
Primary · 735m away
Great Harwood Primary School
Primary · 758m away
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
Primary · 758m away
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 807m away
Park View
Independent · 1.9km away
Park View School
Independent · 2.0km away
Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 174 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Blackburn, BB6 7QA, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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