The short version
Above-average SATs results. 76% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 182
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 30.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Trust
- THE SYCAMORE CHURCH OF ENGLAND TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Sally Denney
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
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Location
Colville Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChantlers Primary School
Primary · 645m away
Forestwood School
Independent · 699m away
Mill School - Bury
Independent · 768m away
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Primary · 1.1km away
Lowercroft Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
The Derby High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Bury Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Stephen's Church of England Primary School?
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School currently has 182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Stephen's Church of England Primary School take?
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Stephen's Church of England Primary School?
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is in Bury, BL8 2DX, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Stephen's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Stephen'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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