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

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Nelson, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 205 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

205

Pupils

210

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

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

Admission to Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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

Full address
Trent Road, Nelson, BB9 0NX
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
37.6% of pupils
DfE URN
141981

Other Primary Schools in Nelson

If Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nelson are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy

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

Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy?

Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy cover?

Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy is a primary school in Nelson, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy?

Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.