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Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School
St John's Street, Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 7ES, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.6 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
162
Capacity
175
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. It boasts impressive performance in Key Stage 2, with 44% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 89% nationally. However, the school’s overall LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than only 17% of schools, suggesting room for improvement in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 44% | Bottom 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.7%
Asian Pakistani29.0%
Mixed W+Asian5.6%
Asian Other4.3%
Mixed Other4.3%
White Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black African0.6%
Location
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53.78187, -2.40645 · BB6 7ES
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119421
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2023.
Is Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School scores 16.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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