Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury, Bury
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bury. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 13th-highest of the 37 schools in Bury with published results, and 4,602nd of 14,452 across England. It was 83% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bury (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury in detail
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury in its own words
Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 4 November 2026 and an open evening on Thursday 19 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 77% in Bury and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (87% in reading, 80% in maths).
Getting a place at Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
For September 2026 entry, 33 families put Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury as their first choice and 52 named it as one of their preferences, for 33 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury are Greenmount Primary School (0.5 miles); St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 64% maths); Holcombe Brook Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 72% reading, 85% maths); and Holcombe Brook Primary School (0.8 miles).
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Greenmount Primary SchoolSt Mary's Church of England Primary School, HawkshawHolcombe Brook Primary SchoolHolcombe Brook Primary School
Who goes there
5.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 29 pupils (12.4%) received SEN support and 5 (2.1%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Ramsbottom (East Lancashire Railway), about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury issued 3 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury are Tottington High School (1 mile) and Woodhey High School (1.1 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a warm, inclusive school where children thrive academically and personally. The early years provision is exceptional, with children developing ambitious vocabulary and a deep understanding of the world. Pupils benefit from excellent phonics teaching and a love of reading, while also developing as confident, caring citizens through meaningful leadership opportunities and community involvement.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding early years provision with excellent focus on communication and language development
- Well-designed phonics curriculum delivered consistently, helping pupils become confident readers
- Strong identification and support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to achieve well
- Positive behaviour and attitudes fostered through clear routines and peer leadership roles
- Rich opportunities for wider development including pupil leadership roles, sports, and community service
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum knowledge in a few subjects is not organised well enough, affecting how effectively teachers deliver content
- Some school evaluation systems do not provide clear enough insight into whether improvement strategies are working
- Staff in some subjects need better clarity about how pupils' learning builds progressively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, baking club, choir, comic club, art club, pupil leadership roles (happiness heroes, Hollymount hands, special friends)
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School is a friendly and welcoming school where pupils feel safe and happy, with strong relationships between staff and students. The school has been judged as Good overall, with an Outstanding early years provision.
At a Glance
5.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 80% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.9
Avg class size
24.5
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
9
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
October Newsletter
2 Oct 2026
Secrets Room Form
29 Sep 2026
EYFS Newsletter Autumn 1 (Part 2)
28 Sep 2026
EYFS Questionnaire
25 Sep 2026
Information regarding 4 day unauthorised leave taken in term time
24 Sep 2026
Amazon Wish List
21 Sep 2026
From Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury.
- Holly Mount OwlsAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Bury's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is in Bury; for families living there:
Apply to Bury for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Bury is 10 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
263 pupils
315 places
52 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bury
Across Bury council
Places available
2,275
Applications
1,901
Got 1st preference
91.4%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Bury council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
29
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
14.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
233
Total Pupils
110
Boys
123
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
15.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,233
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£1429k
Total funding
£23k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9%
Overall absence
6.2%
Persistent absence
226
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Questions parents ask about Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
What are SATs results like at Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Of the pupils at Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury's Ofsted rating?
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2012 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
No fixed boundary. When Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is oversubscribed, Bury allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury was not full in 2025: it ran at 83% of its 315 places.
How big are the classes at Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Classes at Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury average 25.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury has around 233 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
3.9% of sessions were missed at Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury in 2024/25. 6.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Apply through Bury's coordinated admissions process, naming Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Holly Mount Owls (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Bury is 10 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is at Hollymount Lane, Greenmount, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4HS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)