St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy — Primary School in Accrington

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St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Accrington, BB5 2AN

129 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

35.40% FSM %

58 Boys

71 Girls

About St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a Primary Academies serving Accrington and the surrounding area in Lancashire with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 129 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Sinead Colbeck.

Information on St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	Hyndburn
Parliamentary Constituency	Hyndburn
Ward	Barnfield
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-11-2023
UKPRN	10093645
URN	150307
Data Last Updated	12-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Rebecca Nightingale	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/11/2023	31/10/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lindsay Bleazard	Local Governor	01/11/2023	31/10/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Samantha Camm	Local Governor	01/11/2023	31/10/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sinead Colbeck	Local Governor	01/11/2023	31/10/2027	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Rachel Fitzpatrick	Local Governor	18/07/2022	17/07/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Lauren Kidd	Local Governor	01/07/2023	30/06/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Claire McManus	Local Governor	01/01/2025	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Fiona Robinson	Local Governor	13/10/2025	12/10/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Fr Francis Wadsworth	Local Governor	01/11/2023	31/10/2027	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)

Schools Nearby

Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School

0.42 km • Accrington

Other

Lee Royd Nursery School

0.68 km • Accrington

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Accrington Woodnook Primary School

0.79 km • Accrington

Other

Accrington Peel Park Primary School

0.92 km • Accrington

Other

The Alternative School

1.05 km • Accrington

Other

Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School

1.14 km • Accrington

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Accrington, Lancashire.

How many pupils does St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have?

St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has 129 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is Mrs Sinead Colbeck.

Where is St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy located?

St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is at Sandy Lane, Accrington, BB5 2AN, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently open?

St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Sinead Colbeck

Sandy Lane, Accrington, BB5 2AN

01254233019

www.sasj.lancs.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 150307

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026