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St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Edward Street, The Mosses, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0RZ, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.1 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
250
Capacity
255
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it above 88% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates a strong commitment to education. The percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 68%, which is notably above the national average, although only 10% achieve the higher standard. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 98% of parents recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (47 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
Behaviour is good
92%
School supports development
87%
School has high expectations
87%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani34.4%
White Other20.8%
White British20.0%
Black African8.0%
Asian Other4.0%
Asian Indian3.2%
Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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53.58978, -2.29263 · BL9 0RZ
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN105335
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stmariesrcp.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury rated by Ofsted?
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury a good school?
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury scores 88.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Based on 47 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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