Great Harwood Primary School

About Great Harwood Primary School

Great Harwood Primary School is a community school in Blackburn, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 209 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 September 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 34.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

209 / 315 (66%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

20 September 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Rushton Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 7JQ

Phone

01254880810

Headteacher

John McKenna

Website

http://www.greatharwood.lancs.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Great Harwood Primary School?

Great Harwood Primary School is a community school in Blackburn, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Great Harwood Primary School have?

Great Harwood Primary School has 209 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Great Harwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Great Harwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 September 2023).

How does Great Harwood Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

52% of pupils at Great Harwood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Great Harwood Primary School?

Great Harwood Primary School is located at Rushton Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 7JQ.