The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 250
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 21.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Head
- Mr G McRae (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Edward Street, The Mosses, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0RZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Trinity Primary School
Primary · Very close
Bury College
16 plus · Very close
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary · 643m away
Holy Cross College
16 plus · 681m away
Bury Grammar Schools
Independent · 737m away
St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Primary · 766m away
Bury Church of England High School
Secondary · 847m away
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 919m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury's Ofsted rating?
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury currently has 250 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury take?
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is in Bury, BL9 0RZ, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury have a sixth form?
No, St Marie's 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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