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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Leigh Lane, Elton, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2RH, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.1 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
236
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. Parent satisfaction is moderately high, with 78% recommending the school, though the percentage of students achieving higher standards is relatively low at just 3%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, although there is room for improvement in academic excellence.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (59 responses)
★★★★★3.7
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Good range of subjects
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
My child feels safe
86%
My child is happy
86%
My child makes good progress
83%
School supports development
80%
I'd recommend this school
78%
School has high expectations
78%
Behaviour is good
76%
School responds to concerns
36%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.7%
Asian Chinese2.5%
Black African2.5%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
White Other1.3%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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53.59689, -2.31914 · BL8 2RH
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN105334
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.guardianangelsbury.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury rated by Ofsted?
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury a good school?
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury scores 41.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Based on 59 Ofsted Parent View responses, Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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