St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury, Bury
Data last updated 30 Jun 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Marie's is a harmonious, caring community where children love to attend school and feel very safe. Teachers know every pupil well and plan engaging lessons that meet individual needs, resulting in outstanding academic progress and excellent personal development. The school provides exceptional support for children learning English, helping them make rapid progress regardless of their starting points.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and pupil engagement - pupils are highly motivated, concentrate well, and participate with enthusiasm
- Outstanding support for pupils learning English as an additional language, enabling them to make excellent progress from low starting points
- Consistent, high-quality teaching based on clear principles applied throughout the school
- Rigorous progress monitoring that enables early identification and quick support for pupils who need it
- Excellent early years provision with a stimulating environment where children develop quickly
Areas for Improvement
- Strengthen pupils' understanding of grammar and punctuation to match their excellent creative and fluent writing skills
- Use pupils' achievement more consistently as a key measure when evaluating the impact of school developments
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils taught how to stay safe in various situations including online, all staff well-trained, and comprehensive record-keeping in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Swimming lessons for all Year 5 pupils, expanded sports and PE clubs, educational visits, wide range of sports activities
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School is an outstanding school where the headteacher has successfully created a culture of excellence, with highly motivated pupils who feel safe and happy. Teaching and learning are very well managed with consistent, effective practice from Nursery through Year 6.
At a Glance
21.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
47 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 70% to 77%. Maths has improved from 80% to 90%. Writing has improved from 77% to 81%.
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
31.8
KS2
9
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
250 pupils
255 capacity
5 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bury
Admissions Demand - Bury
Places available
2,316
Applications
1,908
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Bury (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.17166%
Overall absence
9.27835%
Persistent absence
194
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Bury Grammar Schools
Bury Church of England High School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Ash Grove School
The Derby High School
Hazel Wood High School
Mill School - Bury
Forestwood School
Cambian Chesham House School
The Elton High School
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