The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 31.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Jayne Webb (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Ashworth Road, Waterfoot, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 9JE
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St Anne's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Anne's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Anne's Church of England Primary School?
St Anne's Church of England Primary School currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Anne's Church of England Primary School take?
St Anne's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Anne's Church of England Primary School?
St Anne's Church of England Primary School is in Rossendale, BB4 9JE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Anne's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Anne's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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