St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden, Rossendale
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Rossendale. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 13 schools in Rossendale with published results, and 941st of 14,452 across England. It was 89% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Lancashire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden in detail
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden in its own words
In its own words: "Our school is based on the teachings of our Lord and the Catholic church, fostering a special relationship between home, school, parish and community. St Mary’s Primary School seeks to develop the full potential of every child, recognising the uniqueness of each individual. Our ‘REACH’ curriculum underpins all we do in school."
From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the whole community of St Mary’s, may I welcome you to our school! First of all, thank you for showing an interest in St Mary’s deemed to be an ‘outstanding’ school by both OFSTED (2024) and the Salford Diocese Schools’ Inspection team."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include athletics and dance.
The school runs a breakfast club from 6:00am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 95% of Year 6 pupils at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 90% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden as their first choice and 68 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden are Haslingden Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 75% maths); Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 59% reading, 67% maths); Haslingden Broadway Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 69% reading, 59% maths); and St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall (1 mile, Good, 81% reading, 88% maths).
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Haslingden Primary SchoolHaslingden St James Church of England Primary SchoolHaslingden Broadway Primary SchoolSt James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
Who goes there
3.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%), Asian (6%) and Mixed (5%).
In 2026, 14 pupils (10.1%) received SEN support and 8 (5.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Rawtenstall (East Lancashire Railway), about 1 mile away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hillside Rd (by), 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden issued 2 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden are All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy (0.5 miles); Haslingden High School and Sixth Form (1 mile); and Alder Grange School (1.4 miles).
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary AcademyHaslingden High School and Sixth FormAlder Grange School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils thrive in the inspiring environment of this warm and welcoming school. They benefit from a culture of common endeavour, where everyone prizes learning. Pupils' support for one another is uncommonly strong. They are keen both to celebrate one another's success and to provide support and motivation for their peers when needed.
Pupils work hard to reach the school's high expectations and achieve very well. They benefit from many opportunities to develop their character and confidence, such as representing the school in sporting or singing competitions. Every pupil, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), contributes to the school production in a role that suits their talents.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has designed an inspiring curriculum that is both broad and ambitious. It has thought carefully about how pupils' knowledge develops over time, including those pupils in the mixed-age classes. This starts in the early years, where children's learning prepares them very well for the demands of key stage 1.
The school fosters open and supportive relationships between staff at all levels. It is committed to supporting them in being the very best that they can be. Staff benefit from an extensive training programme that equips them with an impressive understanding of how pupils learn. They use this expertise to design highly effective learning that connects to what pupils already know. This allows pupils to develop a deep understanding across the curriculum.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
21.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 90% to 95% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 85% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 80% to 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.5
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden.
- Progress Education Centre750m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Lancashire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden is in Lancashire; for families living there:
- Lancashire's school travel policy: school transport policies
- How to apply: Apply for free home to school transport assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 8 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
140 pupils
157 places
17 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Rossendale
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Rossendale
Across Lancashire council
Places available
15,442
Applications
12,122
Got 1st preference
91.3%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across Lancashire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
15.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
139
Total Pupils
56
Boys
83
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
19.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,291
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,850
Per pupil
£900k
Total funding
£35k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.0%
Overall absence
4.1%
Persistent absence
123
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden
Questions parents ask about St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden
What are SATs results like at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden?
Of the pupils at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 95% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024.
What is the catchment area for St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden?
No fixed boundary. When St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden is oversubscribed, Lancashire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 157 places.
How big are the classes at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden?
Classes at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden average 30 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden has around 139 pupils on roll. 22% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden?
3% of sessions were missed at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden in 2024/25. 4.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden?
Apply through Lancashire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden: Progress Education Centre (750m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 8 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden is at Lime Road, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 5NP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)