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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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