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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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