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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Whitefield Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 9PW, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.7 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
243
Capacity
258
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 9%, the school maintains a positive reputation within the local community, as indicated by its LocaleIQ score, which surpasses that of 51% of schools.
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Last inspected: 10 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.0%
Asian Pakistani32.9%
Mixed Other6.2%
Black African4.5%
Asian Other3.7%
White Other2.5%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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53.57730, -2.30227 · BL9 9PW
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN105321
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Peter's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 November 2021.
Is St Peter's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School scores 50.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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