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

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school located in Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, Lancashire. It serves primary-aged children from 5 to 11 years old and currently has 127 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 119. The school is situated in a semi-urban area and is part of the local authority maintained schools group. With a mixed-gender intake, the school has 68 boys and 59 girls. St Mary's is characterized by its Roman Catholic faith, and as such, it promotes a strong community ethos centered around Christian values. The school motto, 'We pray, We work, We play, We care, We do our best,' encapsulates its commitment to holistic education. Approximately 41.7% of students are eligible for free school meals, indicating a diverse socioeconomic student body. The school does not have a nursery or sixth form, and admissions are managed without specific faith-based criteria, allowing for a broad catchment area within the local community.