St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Address: Holcombe Drive
Town/City: Burnley
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB10 4BH
Telephone Number: 01282 427546
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: Romero Catholic Academy Trust
Sponsor: Romero Catholic Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Acting Headteacher: Mrs Laura Bushell
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 197 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 46.7%

Location and administration

URN: 150081
DfE Number: 888/3980
UKPRN: 10093001
UPRN: 100012828373
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Burnley (E07000117)
Constituency: Burnley (E14001142)
Electoral Ward: Bank Hall (E05005150)
Diocese: RC17(Diocese of Salford)

Easting & Northing: 384952E, 432815N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 47' 31.44" N 2° 13' 47.15" W
Plus Code: 9C5VQQRC+R3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Ms Rosie Baldwin - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 May 2028.
  • Mrs Laura Bushell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Fr David Featherstone - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Mr Daniel Frazer - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr David Griffin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mufti Amanda McLaren - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Ms Lynne Oliver - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Ms Stephanie Tyson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Webster - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 February 2028.
  • Ms Rachael Whittaker - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 May 2026.