The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (95% 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
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 248
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 23.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Trust
- PRESTOLEE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Gillian Thornicroft (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Springside Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 5JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChesham Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Primary · 1.3km away
Old Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Summerseat Methodist Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Woodbank Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Springside Primary School?
Springside Primary School currently has 248 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Springside Primary School take?
Springside Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Springside Primary School?
Springside Primary School is in Bury, BL9 5JB, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Springside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Springside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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