St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy — Primary School in Bacup

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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Bacup, OL13 9LJ

140 Pupils

210 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

73.10% FSM %

77 Boys

63 Girls

About St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Lancashire, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 140 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Elizabeth Lloyd.

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 sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	Rossendale
Parliamentary Constituency	Rossendale and Darwen
Ward	Britannia & Lee Mill
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	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-11-2019
UKPRN	10084733
URN	147592
Data Last Updated	21-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Kieran Heakin	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Kieran Heakin	Chair of Local Governing Body	03/09/2025	02/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Lisa Corrigan	Local Governor	27/03/2025	08/01/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Dickinson	Local Governor	27/02/2023	26/02/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Georgina Entwistle	Local Governor	21/12/2023	20/12/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Elizabeth Lloyd	Local Governor	01/01/2025	31/08/2026	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Father Christopher McGrane	Local Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Ms Alisia McGregor	Local Governor	30/09/2025	29/09/2029	Elected by parents

Schools Nearby

Bacup Nursery School

0.81 km • Bacup

Other

Bacup Thorn Primary School

0.81 km • Bacup

Other

Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School

1.06 km • Bacup

Other

Britannia Community Primary School

1.22 km • Bacup

Other

Sharneyford Primary School

1.51 km • Bacup

Other

Northern Primary School

1.89 km • Bacup

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

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

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Bacup, Lancashire.

How many pupils does St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have?

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has 140 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

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

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

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

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

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

The Headteacher at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is Mrs Elizabeth Lloyd.

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

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is at Tong Lane, Bacup, OL13 9LJ, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

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

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

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

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

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Elizabeth Lloyd

Tong Lane, Bacup, OL13 9LJ

01706873123

stmarysbacup.org

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 147592

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026