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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

Hyndburn, BB5 2ANPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Inadequateby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressSandy Lane, Accrington, Hyndburn, BB5 2AN
HeadteacherSinead Colbeck
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils129
Free School Meals (FSM)35.4%
School Capacity129 / 210 (61% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Inadequate

Declined
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Inadequate

Source: Ofsted, 23 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyProfound Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosSensory RoomMusic RoomsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketDanceFootballGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingDramaChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

13

Applications

48

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions 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 has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.

Contact Information

01254233019www.sasj.lancs.sch.uk

Sandy Lane, Accrington

Hyndburn, BB5 2AN

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Sandy Lane, Accrington

Hyndburn, BB5 2AN

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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