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St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich
Rectory Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, Lancashire, M25 1BP, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.2 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
229
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 47% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 12 February 2025Quality 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%. | 66% | Top 47% 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 (81 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
95%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Progress is communicated
86%
School supports development
82%
School has high expectations
74%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.4%
Mixed Other5.2%
Asian Pakistani5.2%
Asian Other4.4%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
White Other2.2%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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53.53328, -2.28227 · M25 1BP
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN105342
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 February 2025.
Is St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich a good school?
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich scores 83.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% 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 Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich?
Based on 81 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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