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St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Knowles Street
 Rishton
 Blackburn
 Lancashire BB1 4HT
Telephone: 01254 886110

School Type

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Converter Academy
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2026
History: This school arose from St Charles' RC School
Trust: Romero Catholic Academy Trust
Sponsor: Romero Catholic Academy Trust

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Laura Orr (since January 2026 – came from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green)
Previous Headteacher: Jemma Stuttard
Number of pupils: 161
Sex: Mixed (53% boys / 47% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 17.40% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 33.7%
Local child deprivation rate: 16.7% (2km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 10.6%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 31.7%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 2.5km
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: North West
Authority: Lancashire
Constituency: Hyndburn
Electoral Ward: Rishton
School Number: 8883752

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: None (view record)

External Links

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