The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 162
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 45.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Tracey Parker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
St John's Street, Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 7ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreat Harwood Primary School
Primary · 493m away
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
Primary · 493m away
Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 807m away
St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
Primary · 1.1km away
North Cliffe School
Special school · 1.3km away
Park View
Independent · 1.3km away
Park View School
Independent · 1.4km away
The Hyndburn Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Harwood St John's Church of England 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 John's Church of England Primary School?
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School currently has 162 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School take?
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School?
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School is in Blackburn, BB6 7ES, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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