The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 184
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 22.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Neil Gurman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
December 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Haslingden Old Road, St. Marys C of E School, ROSSENDALE, Lancashire, BB4 8RZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
Primary · Very close
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 521m away
Belmont School
Independent · 859m away
Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School
Special school · 1.2km away
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Hillside Nursery School
Nursery · 1.7km away
Maple House School
Independent · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall?
St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall currently has 184 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall take?
St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall?
St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall is in ROSSENDALE, BB4 8RZ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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