St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy — Primary School in Clitheroe

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St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Clitheroe, BB7 1AG

— Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

— FSM %

— Boys

— Girls

About St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Clitheroe, 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: Zoe Mabbott.

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	Ribble Valley
Parliamentary Constituency	Pendle and Clitheroe
Ward	Salthill
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	01-12-2025
UKPRN	10099292
URN	152198
Data Last Updated	19-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Sam Stell	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/12/2025	30/11/2029	Elected by parents
Father Cannon Brindle	Local Governor	01/12/2025	30/11/2029	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Deborah Clucas	Local Governor	11/02/2026	10/02/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Kevin Downes	Local Governor	27/01/2026	26/01/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Ann Greenwood	Local Governor	12/03/2026	11/03/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire Juriansz	Local Governor	16/11/2021	16/11/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire Juriansz	Local Governor	16/11/2021	16/11/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire Juriansz	Local Governor	15/03/2026	14/03/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Zoe Mabbott	Local Governor	01/12/2025	30/11/2029	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Alison Rowley	Local Governor	03/07/2022	03/07/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kate Walmsley	Local Governor	01/12/2025	30/11/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Olivia Whyman	Local Governor	01/12/2025	30/11/2029	Elected by school staff

Schools Nearby

Ribblesdale Nursery School

0.25 km • Clitheroe

Other

Ribblesdale School

0.38 km • Clitheroe

Other

St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe

0.38 km • CLITHEROE

Other

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

0.54 km • Clitheroe

Other

Clitheroe Brookside Primary School

0.65 km • Clitheroe

Other

Clitheroe Pendle Primary School

0.79 km • Clitheroe

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

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

St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

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

St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy a faith school?

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

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

The Headteacher at St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is Mrs Zoe Mabbott.

Where is St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy located?

St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is at Lowergate, Clitheroe, BB7 1AG, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

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

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

Is St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently open?

St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Zoe Mabbott

Lowergate, Clitheroe, BB7 1AG

01200422560

www.ssmj.lancs.sch.uk

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 152198

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026