The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 236
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 11%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Head
- Mrs J E Davies (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Leigh Lane, Elton, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmElton Community Primary School
Primary · 371m away
Chantlers Primary School
Primary · 699m away
The Elton High School
Secondary · 725m away
Woodbank Primary School
Primary · 862m away
Mill School - Bury
Independent · 1.1km away
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Forestwood School
Independent · 1.1km away
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury's Ofsted rating?
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury currently has 236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury take?
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is in Bury, BL8 2RH, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury have a sixth form?
No, Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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