The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 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
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 243
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 32%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Head
- Mr S Wedgeworth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Whitefield Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 9PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Derby High School
Secondary · 700m away
Holy Cross College
16 plus · 875m away
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary · 942m away
Bury Church of England High School
Secondary · 944m away
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Forestwood School
Independent · 1.3km away
Mill School - Bury
Independent · 1.4km away
Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School currently has 243 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's Church of England Primary School take?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is in Bury, BL9 9PW, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Peter'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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