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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors is a voluntary aided Roman Catholic primary school located in Accrington, Lancashire, serving pupils ages 5 to 11. The school currently has 127 pupils on roll, operating above its stated capacity of 119 — indicating high demand for places. With 41.70% of pupils eligible for free school meals, St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors serves a community with significant levels of economic disadvantage. At its most recent Ofsted inspection, St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors was rated Good. Use our free catchment tool below to check whether any property falls within St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors's admissions distance.

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Ages 5-11Age range
PrimarySchool phase
107%Capacity used (127 of 119 pupils)
41.70%Free school meals eligible
GoodOfsted rating

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School catchment distances are not always measured from the school's postcode or map pin. Some schools measure from the school gates, others from the main entrance, a specific published measuring point, or the centre of the school building. Always check St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors's published admissions policy or contact Lancashire Council directly to confirm the exact measuring point before relying on any distance calculation.

School Details

School nameSt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors
URN119659
AddressDevonshire Drive, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5RJ
Telephone01254231277
HeadteacherMichael Mashiter (Associate Headteacher)
School typeVoluntary aided school
PhasePrimary
Age rangeAges 5-11
GenderMixed
Religious characterRoman Catholic
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
Approx. coordinates53.776553, -2.378368 (indicative only — see warning above)

Admissions Information

📌 How places are allocated at this school

This is a Roman Catholic school. Faith schools typically use faith criteria alongside or instead of distance when allocating places. Always check the school's own admissions policy — distance alone may not determine your child's chance of a place.

Key Information for Parents

📍 How to use our catchment tool

Click "Open Catchment Tool" above, add this school by searching for its name or postcode, enter the catchment distance from the school's admissions policy, then check any address to see if it falls inside or outside catchment.

📄 Find the admissions policy

The official admissions policy for St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors will be published on the school's website or on the Lancashire Council website. Search for "St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors admissions policy" to find the current year's document.

✝️ Faith School

This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Faith criteria typically apply alongside distance. Check the school's admissions policy carefully.

📋 Ofsted Inspection

Visit the Ofsted reports website to find the latest inspection report and rating for this school.

📋 Ofsted Rating: Good

Latest Ofsted inspection rated this school as Good. Inspection date: 07/03/2023. Quality of education: Good. Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding. Leadership: Good. Read the full Ofsted report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if my address is in the catchment area for St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors?

Use our free catchment tool above. Enter the school's name or postcode to plot it on the map, add the catchment radius from the school's admissions policy, then use "Check Address" to test any postcode or address. Always verify the exact measuring point with Lancashire Council or the school directly.

Where can I find the official catchment distance for St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors?

The school's admissions policy document contains the oversubscription criteria and published catchment distances. For community schools, Lancashire Council publishes annual admissions statistics including the furthest distance offered at each school. For academies and faith schools, check the school's own website.

Is the catchment area for St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors the same every year?

No — catchment distances change year on year depending on how many children apply and how many places are available. Always use the most recent admissions data from the school or local authority.

What is the URN for St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors?

The Unique Reference Number (URN) for St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors is 119659. Use this to look up the school on the Get Information About Schools service or find Ofsted reports.

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