St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch
URN: 119664 • Rossendale BB4 9EZ
Overview
- Name
- St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch
- URN
- 119664
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 72.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Sullivan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706229972
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Peter's Road, Rossendale BB4 9EZ
Summary
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, located in Rossendale, Lancashire, is a voluntary aided primary school with a mixed-gender enrolment of 149 pupils, just shy of its capacity of 150. The school is deeply rooted in the Catholic faith, promoting values that encourage every child to flourish in a supportive and nurturing environment. St Peter's is committed to welcoming children from all faiths and backgrounds, fostering a strong sense of community and partnership among families, the parish, and the school.
The school has recently achieved outstanding ratings in both its Ofsted inspection and the Salford Diocese inspection, reflecting its dedication to providing high-quality education and a rich Catholic ethos. The curriculum is designed to stimulate and support children's learning, with a focus on personal development and Christian values.
St Peter's offers various extracurricular activities, including a breakfast club and after-school clubs, to enhance the educational experience. The school prides itself on its family atmosphere, where staff are dedicated to ensuring that every child receives the best possible support and education.
The school has recently achieved outstanding ratings in both its Ofsted inspection and the Salford Diocese inspection, reflecting its dedication to providing high-quality education and a rich Catholic ethos. The curriculum is designed to stimulate and support children's learning, with a focus on personal development and Christian values.
St Peter's offers various extracurricular activities, including a breakfast club and after-school clubs, to enhance the educational experience. The school prides itself on its family atmosphere, where staff are dedicated to ensuring that every child receives the best possible support and education.
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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
- 150
- Pupils
- 149
- Boys
- 73
- Girls
- 76
- FSM %
- 12.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-11-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 149 | 73 | 76 | 150 | 12.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 151 | 75 | 76 | 150 | 11.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 152 | 81 | 71 | 150 | 7.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 152 | 81 | 71 | 152 | 7.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 154 | 77 | 77 | 152 | 9.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 151 | 72 | 79 | 152 | 7.90 |
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