St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

URN: 147592 • Bacup OL13 9LJ

Overview

Name
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
URN
147592
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Serious Weaknesses
Ranking score
17.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Elizabeth Lloyd (since 2025)
Telephone
01706873123
Website
Visit
Address
Tong Lane, Bacup OL13 9LJ

Summary

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy located in Bacup, Lancashire, serves a mixed-gender population of 140 pupils, with a capacity for 210. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, where the development of each child is prioritized socially, spiritually, emotionally, and academically. As part of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust, St Mary's collaborates with other schools to enhance educational opportunities and support for all students.

The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to be engaging and relevant, with a strong emphasis on the Catholic faith and British values. Pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment activities, including school trips, sports coaching, and music lessons. The school also participates in the National School Breakfast Programme, providing a Breakfast Bagel to all pupils each morning, alongside additional before and after school care options.

St Mary's prides itself on its strong sense of community, with regular involvement from the parish priest and a dedicated pastoral team that includes a Family Support Worker and SENCO. This collaborative approach ensures that all children are well-supported in their learning journey.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
140
Boys
77
Girls
63
FSM %
73.10
Open date
2019-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-04-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 140 77 63 210 73.10
2024-09-11 153 77 76 210 75.30
2023-09-11 177 104 73 210 77.20
2022-09-11 177 104 73 210 77.20
2021-09-11 171 100 71 210 75.80
2020-09-11 179 109 70 210 67.40

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