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Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Hollymount Lane, Greenmount, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4HS, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.5 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
265
Capacity
300
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 74% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be high, and the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 63% of schools in the area. However, only 7% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
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Last inspected: 7 February 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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Other1.5%
White Other1.1%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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53.62409, -2.34938 · BL8 4HS
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN105344
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.hollymount.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury rated by Ofsted?
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2024.
Is Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury a good school?
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury scores 62.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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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