The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 265
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Head
- Mrs Eleanor England (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hollymount Lane, Greenmount, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4HS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreenmount Primary School
Primary · 726m away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw
Primary · 1.2km away
Holcombe Brook Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Tottington High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Woodhey High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Tottington Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya
Independent · 2.0km away
Hazlehurst Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury's Ofsted rating?
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury currently has 265 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury take?
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is in Bury, BL8 4HS, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury have a sixth form?
No, Holly Mount 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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