Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School
URN: 119421 • Blackburn BB6 7ES
Overview
- Name
- Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 119421
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tracey Parker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254885926
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St John's Street, Blackburn BB6 7ES
Summary
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Blackburn, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 162 pupils and a capacity of 175. The school prides itself on its Christian ethos, encapsulated in the motto "Where everyone shines with God's love," inspired by Matthew 5:16. The school community is guided by values such as generosity, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all students.
The school has received positive recognition from OFSTED, achieving an Outstanding rating in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and a Good rating in other areas. Great Harwood St John's also earned the title of Lancashire School of the Year at The Active Lancashire Awards, highlighting its commitment to excellence in education and community engagement.
In addition to a robust academic curriculum, the school offers wrap-around care through its After School Club, providing support for working families. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the headteacher invites prospective families to visit and experience the school's welcoming atmosphere firsthand.
The school has received positive recognition from OFSTED, achieving an Outstanding rating in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and a Good rating in other areas. Great Harwood St John's also earned the title of Lancashire School of the Year at The Active Lancashire Awards, highlighting its commitment to excellence in education and community engagement.
In addition to a robust academic curriculum, the school offers wrap-around care through its After School Club, providing support for working families. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the headteacher invites prospective families to visit and experience the school's welcoming atmosphere firsthand.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 175
- Pupils
- 162
- Boys
- 79
- Girls
- 83
- FSM %
- 45.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 162 | 79 | 83 | 175 | 45.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 159 | 75 | 84 | 175 | 40.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 139 | 65 | 74 | 175 | 27.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 139 | 65 | 74 | 175 | 27.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 144 | 68 | 76 | 175 | 26.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 141 | 64 | 77 | 175 | 20.60 |
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