Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy
URN: 141981 • Nelson BB9 0NX
Overview
- Name
- Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy
- URN
- 141981
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michaela Underwood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01282615055
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Trent Road, Nelson BB9 0NX
Summary
Great Marsden St John's Primary School is a Church of England Academy located in Nelson, Lancashire, catering to a mixed-gender student body of 205 pupils. As part of the Cidari Multi Academy Trust, the school emphasizes strong ties with the local church and community, fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive. The school operates with a one-form entry system and has a capacity for 210 students.
The curriculum at Great Marsden St John's is skills-based, designed to embrace the diverse backgrounds of its students. The school prioritises the holistic development of each child, aiming to equip them with the necessary skills and values for future success. Core values include kindness, respect, and a commitment to learning, which are reflected in the positive feedback from both students and parents.
The school community is actively engaged in the educational process, with a focus on keeping children safe, happy, and engaged. Parents are encouraged to participate in their children's learning, fostering a collaborative environment that supports academic and personal growth.
The curriculum at Great Marsden St John's is skills-based, designed to embrace the diverse backgrounds of its students. The school prioritises the holistic development of each child, aiming to equip them with the necessary skills and values for future success. Core values include kindness, respect, and a commitment to learning, which are reflected in the positive feedback from both students and parents.
The school community is actively engaged in the educational process, with a focus on keeping children safe, happy, and engaged. Parents are encouraged to participate in their children's learning, fostering a collaborative environment that supports academic and personal growth.
Useful links
- Parent Pay (other)
- Photo Gallery (other)
- Vacancies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Whitefield Infant School and Nursery (71.1)
- Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School (66.7)
- Blacko Primary School (63.9)
- Blacko Primary School (63.3)
- Pendle Primary Academy (62.7)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 205
- Boys
- 113
- Girls
- 92
- FSM %
- 37.60
- Open date
- 2015-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 205 | 113 | 92 | 210 | 37.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 208 | 118 | 90 | 210 | 36.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 207 | 103 | 104 | 210 | 29.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 207 | 103 | 104 | 210 | 29.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 209 | 110 | 99 | 210 | 32.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 211 | 109 | 102 | 210 | 28.90 |
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