The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England 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
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 8.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Head
- Miss H Whiteside (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Heywood Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParrenthorn High School
Secondary · Very close
Heaton Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Prestwich Preparatory School
Independent · 1.2km away
Whitefield Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Mersey Drive Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ribble Drive Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Heys School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret's Church of England Primary School take?
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is in Manchester, M25 2BW, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Margaret's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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