The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 37.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Michaela Underwood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Trent Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNelson Townhouse School
Special school · 664m away
Walton Lane Nursery School
Nursery · 732m away
Castercliff Primary School
Primary · 743m away
Walverden Primary School
Primary · 829m away
Pendle Vale College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Pendle Community High School & College
Special school · 1.1km away
Edenfield Girls' High School
Independent · 1.3km away
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy?
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy take?
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy?
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy is in Nelson, BB9 0NX, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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