St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy — Primary School in Blackburn

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St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Blackburn, BB1 4HT

— Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

— FSM %

— Boys

— Girls

About St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Blackburn, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Laura Orr.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	Hyndburn
Parliamentary Constituency	Hyndburn
Ward	Rishton
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: 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
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-01-2026
UKPRN	10099293
URN	152199
Data Last Updated	16-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Monica Walczak	Chair of Local Governing Body	03/02/2026	02/02/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Fr Ethelbert Arua	Local Governor	01/01/2026	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Gerrard Heginbottom	Local Governor	21/01/2026	20/01/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Laura Orr	Local Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Louisa Taylor	Local Governor	03/02/2026	02/02/2030	Elected by parents
Ms Julie Topham	Local Governor	01/11/2023	31/10/2027	Elected by school staff
Ms Olivia Winkley	Local Governor	25/11/2024	05/02/2026	Elected by parents

Schools Nearby

Rishton Methodist Primary School

0.33 km • Blackburn

Other

The Willows

0.4 km • Rishton

Other

Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School

0.45 km • Blackburn

Other

The Hyndburn Academy

0.58 km • Blackburn

Other

Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School

1.92 km • Blackburn

Other

St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood

1.95 km • Great Harwood

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Blackburn, Lancashire.

What is the age range at St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is Ms Laura Orr.

Where is St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy located?

St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is at Knowles Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4HT, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently open?

St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Ms Laura Orr

Knowles Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4HT

01254886110

www.st-charles.lancs.sch.uk

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 152199

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026