The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 95
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 6.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Head
- Mrs Amy Longstaff (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bolton Road, St Mary's CE Primary School, Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4JL
Rural setting
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Secondary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw currently has 95 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw take?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw is in Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, Bury, BL8 4JL, 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 Primary School, Hawkshaw have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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