St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sabden
URN: 119651 • Clitheroe BB7 9ED
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sabden
- URN
- 119651
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Halstead (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01282771009
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Watt Street, Clitheroe BB7 9ED
Summary
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, located in the picturesque village of Sabden within the Ribble Valley, is a voluntary aided primary school catering to mixed-gender pupils. With a current enrolment of 68 students and a capacity of 90, the school aims to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for children aged 4 to 11. The head teacher, Miss Halstead, emphasizes the importance of community and invites parents to visit the school to experience its ethos firsthand.
The school features three well-resourced classrooms and an outdoor area that includes a sports field, play area, and a quiet prayer space. St Mary's is committed to fostering a holistic education, integrating various sports and activities into the curriculum to promote physical and emotional well-being. The school operates Monday to Friday, with structured hours that include time for learning, play, and reflection.
For parents considering admission, St Mary's offers clear guidelines for both Foundation Stage and in-year applications. The school encourages prospective families to reach out for visits and inquiries, ensuring a welcoming approach to new students and their families.
The school features three well-resourced classrooms and an outdoor area that includes a sports field, play area, and a quiet prayer space. St Mary's is committed to fostering a holistic education, integrating various sports and activities into the curriculum to promote physical and emotional well-being. The school operates Monday to Friday, with structured hours that include time for learning, play, and reflection.
For parents considering admission, St Mary's offers clear guidelines for both Foundation Stage and in-year applications. The school encourages prospective families to reach out for visits and inquiries, ensuring a welcoming approach to new students and their families.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- Operation Encompass (download)
- St Mary's Sabden (other)
- Home (other)
- FSA (other)
- News (other)
- Policies (other)
- Staff (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 90
- Pupils
- 68
- Boys
- 34
- Girls
- 34
- FSM %
- 22.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 68 | 34 | 34 | 90 | 22.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 62 | 31 | 31 | 90 | 22.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 81 | 37 | 44 | 90 | 19.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 81 | 37 | 44 | 90 | 19.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 85 | 43 | 42 | 90 | 10.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 90 | 47 | 43 | 90 | 6.70 |
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