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Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Hyndburn, BB6 7QAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 19 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2600 of 13,686 nationally

About Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School sits within the Lancashire local authority, in the Hyndburn borough, and is a state-funded Church of England primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11. It ranks 1st out of 31 primary schools in Hyndburn, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Its closest peers in the local authority include Crawford Village Primary School, New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School, and St George's Church of England Primary School in Chorley, all of which also perform strongly. The school is led by headteacher Sarah Irvine and has a capacity of 210 pupils, with 174 currently on roll. Around 30. 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average, reflecting the school's inclusive intake. It also offers nursery provision for younger children, making it a full primary option from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressAsh Street, Blackburn, Hyndburn, BB6 7QA
HeadteacherSarah Irvine
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils174
Free School Meals (FSM)30.6%
School Capacity174 / 210 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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19 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.