The short version
Below-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 68
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 22.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Claire Halstead (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Watt Street, Sabden, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9ED
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sabden's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sabden was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sabden?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sabden currently has 68 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sabden take?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sabden caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sabden?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sabden is in Clitheroe, BB7 9ED, 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, Sabden have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sabden does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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