The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 450
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Trust
- THE SYCAMORE CHURCH OF ENGLAND TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Martin Van Hecke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Pimhole Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7EY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAsh Grove School
Academy · 432m away
Hazel Wood High School
Secondary · 520m away
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Primary · 766m away
Holy Trinity Primary School
Primary · 857m away
Bury College
16 plus · 1.0km away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hoyle Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
Cambian Chesham House School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas Church of England Primary School?
St Thomas Church of England Primary School currently has 450 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas Church of England Primary School take?
St Thomas Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas Church of England Primary School?
St Thomas Church of England Primary School is in Bury, BL9 7EY, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas 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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