St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy — Primary School in Burnley

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St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Burnley, BB12 6HZ

206 Pupils

210 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

21.40% FSM %

112 Boys

94 Girls

About St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 5–11 based in Lancashire, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 206 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Sinead Colbeck.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Lancashire or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	Burnley
Parliamentary Constituency	Burnley
Ward	Rosegrove with Lowerhouse
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	01-02-2020
UKPRN	10085405
URN	147564
Data Last Updated	10-07-2025

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr John Haworth	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/05/2021	30/04/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lindsay Bleazard	Local Governor	01/05/2021	30/04/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sinead Colbeck	Local Governor	01/05/2021	31/08/2026	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Sarah Evans	Local Governor	10/01/2023	09/01/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Abigail Malcolm	Local Governor	27/06/2023	26/06/2027	Elected by school staff
Ms Lucy Masanjika	Local Governor	04/11/2022	03/11/2026	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Fr Joseph Ojelabi	Local Governor	01/05/2024	30/04/2028	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)

Schools Nearby

Rosegrove Infant School

0.18 km • Burnley

Other

Rosegrove Nursery School

0.19 km • Burnley

Other

Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School

0.25 km • Burnley

Other

Ightenhill Nursery School

0.67 km • Burnley

Other

Burnley Ightenhill Primary School

0.78 km • Burnley

Other

Burnley High School

0.92 km • Burnley

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Burnley, Lancashire.

How many pupils does St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have?

St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has 206 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.

Is St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is Mrs Sinead Colbeck.

Where is St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy located?

St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is at Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley, BB12 6HZ, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently open?

St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Sinead Colbeck

Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley, BB12 6HZ

01282426938

www.st-augustines.lancs.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 147564

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026