SchoolScoresSt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Lime Road, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 5NP
01706 214747 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 10 July 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
69 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Rossendale comparisons use the 8 of its 13 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 5 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Rossendale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rossendale. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rossendale. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rossendale. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 89% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rossendale. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rossendale. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Rossendale figures pool parents at the Rossendale schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
21 pupils in this year group.
71% — 11 points above the Lancashire average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 95% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lancashire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 19 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 68 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 13 state primary schools in Rossendale. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 13 state primary schools in Rossendale. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 13 state primary schools in Rossendale. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 13 state primary schools in Rossendale. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 13 state primary schools in Rossendale. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 13 state primary schools in Rossendale. Lower than 94% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 8th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Rossendale. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 9th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Rossendale. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 13 state primary schools in Rossendale. Higher than 71% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.4 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 13 state primary schools in Rossendale. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 9th highest of 13 state primary schools in Rossendale. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Haslingden Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Haslingden St James CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Haslingden Broadway Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Helmshore Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rawtenstall St Paul's CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 July 2024.
How did St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden?
96% of the 69 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden as their first choice for 19 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 17 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 119663.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.