Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy
98%
Capacity
205
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Pendle community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 205 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michaela Underwood, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8880th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 33 in Pendle.
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 29 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy include Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Cricket, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Film Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Pendle, Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Trent Road, Nelson, Pendle, BB9 0NX |
| Headteacher | Michaela Underwood |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 205 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.6% |
| School Capacity | 205 / 210 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Jan 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8880th of 13,686
Nationally
1263rd of 2,065
In North West
21st of 33
In Pendle
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
64
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Trent Road, Nelson
Pendle, BB9 0NX
Journey to School
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