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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors Catchment Area

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

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors is a voluntary aided primary school in Accrington, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 127 pupils, and a capacity of 119 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5–11

Age range

127

Pupils

119

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 127 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 119 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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, Clayton-le-Moors — School Information

Full address
Devonshire Drive, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, BB5 5RJ
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
41.7% of pupils
DfE URN
119659

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors

Is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors oversubscribed?

Yes — St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors currently has 127 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 119 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors?

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors 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, Clayton-le-Moors cover?

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors is a primary school in Accrington, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 5–11. 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, Clayton-le-Moors?

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.