The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 15% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
15%
-47.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
-9.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 140
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 73.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Lloyd
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tong Lane, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 9LJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBacup Nursery School
Nursery · 811m away
Bacup Thorn Primary School
Primary · 811m away
Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Britannia Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Broadclough Lodge
Independent · 1.3km away
Sharneyford Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Northern Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 140 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Bacup, OL13 9LJ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Roman Catholic 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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