St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
61%
Capacity
129
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Hyndburn community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 129 pupils on roll, operating at 61% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Sinead Colbeck, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 13 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy include Art Studios, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Dance, Football, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hyndburn, St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Sandy Lane, Accrington, Hyndburn, BB5 2AN |
| Headteacher | Sinead Colbeck |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 129 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.4% |
| School Capacity | 129 / 210 (61% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
48
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sandy Lane, Accrington
Hyndburn, BB5 2AN
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