The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 27% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
27%
-35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 145
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 31.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Fiona Hadfield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rushton Street, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7JQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreat Harwood Primary School
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 St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood's Ofsted rating?
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood?
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood currently has 145 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood take?
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood?
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood is in Great Harwood, BB6 7JQ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood have a sixth form?
No, St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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