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

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Bacup, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 140 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3–11

Age range

140

Pupils

210

Capacity

67%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2024

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

Admission to St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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

Full address
Tong Lane, Bacup, OL13 9LJ
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
73.1% of pupils
DfE URN
147592

Other Primary Schools in Bacup

If St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bacup are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

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

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 140 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy cover?

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Bacup, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.