St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury has closed (Tuesday 30 June 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now St. Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy.
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury, Bury
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bury. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 11th-highest of the 37 schools in Bury with published results, and 4,096th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.7 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 103% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2016)
- Demand
- 1.7 first choices per place
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bury (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury in detail
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 77% in Bury and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 70% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
For September 2026 entry, 48 families put St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury as their first choice and 124 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.7 first choices for every place. 21 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury are St. Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (under 0.1 miles); Holy Trinity Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 57% reading, 50% maths); St Luke's CofE Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths); and St Thomas Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 77% reading, 79% maths).
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
St. Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyHoly Trinity Primary SchoolSt Luke's CofE Primary SchoolSt Thomas Church of England Primary School
What parents say
47 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 88% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (87%).
Who goes there
57.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (47%), White British (18%) and Black (8%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Bury Interchange (Manchester Metrolink), about 260 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
37 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Trinity Street, 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from December 2016, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Marie's creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where children thrive both academically and personally. The school prioritises reading and enrichment, with excellent music provision, exciting trips, and a wide range of clubs including sports, cooking and languages. Pupils are encouraged to take active roles in school and community life, developing strong values and a sense of responsibility.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes - pupils are courteous, respectful and understand the importance of following school rules
- Strong focus on reading with diverse, high-quality texts and multiple opportunities for pupils to read widely and often
- Extensive range of enrichment experiences including music lessons, trips to galleries and museums, and multiple clubs
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, working closely with external professionals and families
- Warm, inclusive school culture where all pupils feel they belong and differences are celebrated
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers in some recently redeveloped subjects do not always choose the most suitable learning activities, limiting how well pupils retain knowledge
- Support for some pupils who struggle with reading is not consistently effective, slowing their progress in becoming fluent and accurate readers
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Flute and piano lessons, choir, sports clubs, cookery club, crafts club, computing club, Polish club, Spanish club, first aid training, additional swimming lessons, trips to art galleries, museums, theatres and festivals
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School is a warm and nurturing school where pupils are happy, proud and settled. The school has created a culture of high expectations for achievement across all groups of pupils.
At a Glance
21.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
47 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 70% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 80% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 77% to 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
32.0
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury.
- Stagecoach Bury470m away · Not yet graded
- Bright Light Childcare720m away · Not yet graded
- Learning Cubs - Bury990m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Marie's 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
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Marie's 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
217 pupils
210 places
7 pupils over capacity 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: 1.7 first choices per place
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
48
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
22.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
251
Total Pupils
128
Boys
123
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
19.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,081
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,912
Per pupil
£1434k
Total funding
£74k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
9.3%
Persistent absence
194
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
What are SATs results like at St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Of the pupils at St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury's Ofsted rating?
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2016, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
No fixed boundary. When St Marie's 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 St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury was full in 2025, at 103% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Classes at St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury average 24.7 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury has around 251 pupils on roll. 22% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
4.2% of sessions were missed at St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury in 2024/25. 9.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Apply through Bury's coordinated admissions process, naming St Marie's 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 St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury: Stagecoach Bury (470m away, registered, not yet graded), Bright Light Childcare (720m away, registered, not yet graded) and Learning Cubs - Bury (990m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is at Edward Street, The Mosses, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0RZ.