St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy — Primary School in Burnley

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St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Burnley, BB12 0JD

195 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

19.00% FSM %

87 Boys

108 Girls

About St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Lancashire, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 195 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Sarah Price.

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	Whittlefield with Ightenhill
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
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-05-2022
UKPRN	10090162
URN	148993
Data Last Updated	05-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (6)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Janine Philip	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2024	30/04/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Hilary Garrett	Local Governor	07/07/2025	06/07/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Kerr	Local Governor	28/06/2022	27/06/2026	Elected by parents
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)
Ms Emma Peano	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Elected by school staff
Mrs Sarah Price	Local Governor	01/01/2026	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal

Schools Nearby

Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School

0 km • Burnley

Other

Whittlefield Primary School

0.6 km • Burnley

Other

Burnley Ightenhill Primary School

0.8 km • Burnley

Other

The Heights Burnley

0.9 km • Burnley

Other

Ightenhill Nursery School

0.93 km • Burnley

Other

Burnley College

0.98 km • Burnley

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Burnley, Lancashire.

How many pupils does St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have?

St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has 195 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

The Associate Headteacher at St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is Mrs Sarah Price.

Where is St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy located?

St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is at Wellfield Drive, Burnley, BB12 0JD, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently open?

St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Associate Headteacher

Mrs Sarah Price

Wellfield Drive, Burnley, BB12 0JD

01282436880

www.st-marymagdalenesrc.lancs.sch.uk

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 148993

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026