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Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy
Trent Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0NX, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.7 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
205
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 93% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is significantly above the national average. However, only 7% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears solid, but the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it may face some challenges in its local context.
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Last inspected: 22 May 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 40% | Bottom 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.8%
Asian Pakistani26.8%
White Other8.3%
Mixed W+Asian5.9%
Other3.9%
Gypsy/Roma2.9%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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53.83433, -2.19105 · BB9 0NX
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN141981
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stjohnsnelson.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 May 2018.
Is Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy a good school?
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy scores 14.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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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