The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 31 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 226
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 6.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Head
- Mrs Janine McGadie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2020 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Ashington Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2TS
Town setting
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Primary · 1.3km away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Primary · 1.6km away
Forestwood School
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Questions parents ask
What is Lowercroft Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lowercroft Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lowercroft Primary School?
Lowercroft Primary School currently has 226 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lowercroft Primary School take?
Lowercroft Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lowercroft Primary School?
Lowercroft Primary School is in Bury, BL8 2TS, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lowercroft Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lowercroft Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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