Lancashire
St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
50% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, below the national average of around 61%.
- 50%
- Expected standard (R+W+M)
- 13%
- Higher standard (R+W+M)
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
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- Book an open day or school visit
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Admissions and catchment
Council allocation figures
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We have not collected Lancashire council’s allocation figures for this school yet. We only show a verdict when we can cite the council’s published figures. Check Lancashire’s allocation booklet, or the school’s website.
Applications and offers
National offer day figures that councils report to the Department for Education. These are counts only: they do not show how far away the last child offered a place lived.
Reception entry
| Year of entry | Places offered | Put it first | First choices offered | Applications (any preference) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 18 | 15 | 15 (100%) | 52 |
| September 2025 | 15 | 14 | 14 (100%) | 50 |
| September 2024 | 22 | 22 | 21 (95%) | 60 |
| September 2023 | 25 | 24 | 24 (100%) | 58 |
| September 2022 | 30 | 29 | 28 (97%) | 79 |
Source: Department for Education: Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, school-level data, published 18 June 2026. “–” means the figure was not published. The council’s own allocation figures are the official record: check Lancashire’s admissions page for cut-off distances, the admission rules and this year’s dates.
KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 50.0% | 13.0% | 67.0% | 71.0% | 71.0% | 103.0 | 103.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 57.0% | 3.0% | 73.0% | 70.0% | 63.0% | 104.0 | 102.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 58.0% | 10.0% | 71.0% | 74.0% | 87.0% | 106.0 | 106.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other primary schools in Lancashire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 119368 |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Voluntary controlled school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Neil Gurman |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | BB4 8RZ |
| Latest pupils | 184 |
| FSM eligible | 22.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Haslingden Old Road, Rawtenstall, St. Marys C of E School, ROSSENDALE, Lancashire, BB4 8RZ
http://www.stmaryscep.org.ukView local authority page1706216407| DfE number | 3023 |
| UKPRN | 10069058 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 4 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |