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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Bacup
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Tong Lane, Bacup, OL13 9LJ

A Inadequate-rated primary school in Bacup where 15% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led
Roman Catholic
Pupils
140
Ages
3-11
FSM
73.1%
Capacity
210
Ofsted
Inadequate
Apr 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
48.0%
Writing
30.0%
Maths
30.0%
RWM Combined
15.0%

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About St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Bacup, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 15% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 140 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Tong Lane, Bacup, OL13 9LJ | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2025 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  2. Dec 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. Apr 2024 — Inadequate
  4. Oct 2018 — Good (predecessor: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bacup)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

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 received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's latest exam results?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 15% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy located?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Bacup, Lancashire (OL13 9LJ).
How many pupils attend St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has around 140 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy with other schools?
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