Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy is a primary academy in Nelson, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy has 57% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 17% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.1%.
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At Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
67% met the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths.
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy has an overall absence rate of 7.1%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
17% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
112/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
47/mo
42% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 6.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.1
Bus Stops
8
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.