Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy

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 an academy sponsor led in Nelson, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 205 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED. At the end of Key Stage 2, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 36.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 32.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

205 / 210 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

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

Trent Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0NX

Phone

01282615055

Headteacher

Michaela Underwood

Website

www.stjohnsnelson.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is 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 an academy sponsor led in Nelson, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy have?

Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy has 205 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

40% of pupils at Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy is part of CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED.

Where is 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 located at Trent Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0NX.