The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding 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
66%
+4.0pp 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)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 229
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Holding (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Rectory Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, Lancashire, M25 1BP
Town setting
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Heaton Park Primary School
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Park View Primary School
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Prestwich Preparatory School
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Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich?
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich take?
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich?
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich is in Manchester, M25 1BP, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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