Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury, Bury

In its own words: "At Guardian Angels' RCPS, we follow in the footsteps of Jesus to Love, Learn and Grow. In order that we might have life in all its fullness, o ur school family will: Follow Jesus' example of loving God with all our heart, loving others as Jesus loves us and reaching out to those in need (Catholic life and Mission)"

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Guardian Angels' Roman Catholic Primary School. We are one of two schools within the Federation of Guardian Angels' and Our Lady of Lourdes. We work in close partnership with our sister school, Our Lady of Lourdes."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 4 January 2027, an open day on Monday 11 January 2027, an open day on Monday 18 January 2027 and an open day on Monday 25 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 77% in Bury and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 77% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 32 families put Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury as their first choice and 55 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury are Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (under 0.1 miles); Elton Community Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 65% reading, 81% maths); Chantlers Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 100% reading, 97% maths); and Woodbank Primary School (0.5 miles, 81% reading, 72% maths).

Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

59 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury (as of September 2025): 78% would recommend the school, 86% say their child is happy there and 31% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (88%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (31%).

12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 6 pupils (2.5%) received SEN support and 12 (5.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Bury Bolton Street (East Lancashire Railway), about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Robert Street (near), 160 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.