SchoolScoresSt Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Edward Street, The Mosses, Bury, BL9 0RZ
0161 764 3204 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
47 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Bury comparisons use the 18 of its 41 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 23 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bury | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bury. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bury. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 11th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bury. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bury. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern Joint 5th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bury. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bury. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bury figures pool parents at the Bury schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
31 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 105335), before it changed to its current form.
68% — 4 points above the Bury average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bury | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bury. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 48 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (56%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 124 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bury | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 41 state primary schools in Bury. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.6% | 23.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 32nd highest of 41 state primary schools in Bury. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 4.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 41 state primary schools in Bury. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 41 state primary schools in Bury. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 59.2% | 20.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 19th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Bury. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 20th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Bury. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 18th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Bury. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 19th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Bury. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 6th highest of 40 state primary schools in Bury. Higher than 87% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.2 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 13th highest of 40 state primary schools in Bury. Higher than 74% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.2 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 30th highest of 40 state primary schools in Bury. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Holy Trinity Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Luke's CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Ward Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John with St Mark CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodbank Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2020 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
98% of the 47 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 48 families put St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 29 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 27 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152448.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.