The Sycamore Church of England Trust Limited
The Sycamore Church of England Trust Limited is an academy trust running 7 schools (7 primary) in Bury.
Of its 5 schools with a graded Ofsted inspection, 80% are rated Good or Outstanding (4 good, 1 requires improvement).
1 of its schools have been inspected under Ofsted's new report cards: 0 of their 7 graded areas were strong or exceptional.
Across its primary schools, 58% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2023/24.
The trust is registered at Companies House as company 10762038, incorporated in 2017.
Sources: DfE GIAS and performance data, Ofsted, Companies House.
Schools in The Sycamore Church of England Trust Limited
| School | Phase | Area | Inspection | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School | Primary | Bolton | - | - |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | Bury | Good (2022) | KS2 87% |
| Holy Trinity Primary School | Primary | Bury | Good (2023) | KS2 54% |
| Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School | Primary | Manchester | Good (2023) | KS2 67% |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe | Primary | Bury | Report card: 0/7 strong | KS2 69% |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Bury | Requires improvement | KS2 77% |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School | Primary | Bury | Good (2024) | KS2 78% |
Results are each school's latest: Attainment 8 for secondaries, KS2 reading and maths expected standard for primaries. The average state school in England scored 46.8 and 76% in 2025.