St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bacup

URN: 119662 • Bacup OL13 9LJ

Overview

Name
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bacup
URN
119662
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
51.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kathryn Bishop-Horsfield (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Tong Lane, Bacup OL13 9LJ

Summary

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School and Nursery, located in Bacup, Lancashire, is a voluntary aided school catering to mixed-gender pupils from nursery through Year 6. The school has a current enrolment of 182 students, with a capacity for 210. St Mary's is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, where the development of each child—socially, spiritually, emotionally, and academically—is a priority.

The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to be engaging and relevant, incorporating a wide range of subjects and enrichment activities, including school trips, sports coaching, and music lessons. The school places a strong emphasis on the Catholic faith, with regular involvement from the parish priest, and aims to instil British values alongside its educational offerings.

Support for students is robust, with a dedicated pastoral team that includes a SENCO, PSHE leader, and family support worker. The school also provides breakfast and after-school clubs to accommodate working families, fostering a strong sense of community between the school, home, and parish.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
182
Boys
94
Girls
88
FSM %
69.70
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2019-10-31
Last Ofsted
2018-10-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 182 94 88 210 69.70
2024-09-11 182 94 88 210 69.70
2023-09-11 182 94 88 210 69.70
2022-09-11 182 94 88 210 69.70
2021-09-11 182 94 88 210 69.70
2020-09-11 182 94 88 210 69.70

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