The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Laura Bushell (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Holcombe Drive, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 4BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Secondary · Very close
Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 593m away
Olive High
Independent · 609m away
Olive High Boys
Independent · 656m away
Burnley Springfield Community Primary School
Primary · 912m away
Burnley Brunshaw Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Unity College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Burnley, BB10 4BH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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