The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
- 55% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 476
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 54.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Trust
- VISION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kathryn Mort (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Willow Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7QZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend East Ward Community Primary School?
East Ward Community Primary School currently has 476 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does East Ward Community Primary School take?
East Ward Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is East Ward Community Primary School?
East Ward Community Primary School is in Bury, BL9 7QZ, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does East Ward Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, East Ward Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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