The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 341
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 24.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Heather Daly (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Danesmoor Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 6ER
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Cambian Chesham House School
Independent · 305m away
Hoyle Nursery School
Nursery · 471m away
Chesham Primary Academy
Primary · 793m away
Ash Grove School
Academy · 921m away
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hazel Wood High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Fairfield Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 341 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Bury, BL9 6ER, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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