Great Harwood Primary School
URN: 119162 • Blackburn BB6 7JQ
Overview
- Name
- Great Harwood Primary School
- URN
- 119162
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John McKenna (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254880810
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rushton Street, Blackburn BB6 7JQ
Summary
Great Harwood Primary School is a community school located in Blackburn, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 209 pupils and a capacity of 315. The school caters to mixed-gender students from nursery through Year Six, providing a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn and grow. The school's ethos is centered around creating a happy, safe, and supportive atmosphere, fostering respect, perseverance, and high expectations among pupils.
The curriculum at Great Harwood Primary is designed to engage students and promote academic success, with a strong emphasis on reading and personal development. The school has received positive feedback from OFSTED, highlighting the high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff are committed to inspiring students and celebrating their achievements, which helps to build confidence and aspirations.
Great Harwood Primary School prides itself on being an integral part of the local community, welcoming parents and families to participate in school activities. The school encourages open communication and invites visits to explore its facilities and ethos further.
The curriculum at Great Harwood Primary is designed to engage students and promote academic success, with a strong emphasis on reading and personal development. The school has received positive feedback from OFSTED, highlighting the high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff are committed to inspiring students and celebrating their achievements, which helps to build confidence and aspirations.
Great Harwood Primary School prides itself on being an integral part of the local community, welcoming parents and families to participate in school activities. The school encourages open communication and invites visits to explore its facilities and ethos further.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- About Us (other)
- Headteacher's Welcome (other)
- Policies (other)
- Public Policy Statement (other)
- School Admissions (other)
- School Information (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 209
- Boys
- 103
- Girls
- 106
- FSM %
- 43.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 209 | 103 | 106 | 315 | 43.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 202 | 97 | 105 | 315 | 40.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 201 | 97 | 104 | 315 | 33.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 201 | 97 | 104 | 315 | 33.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 201 | 102 | 99 | 315 | 28.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 199 | 102 | 97 | 315 | 22.90 |
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