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St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Pimhole Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7EY, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.8 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
450
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 47% nationally. The school has a strong LocaleIQ score of 75.8, indicating it performs better than 76% of schools in the area, reflecting a positive environment for learning. However, only 13% of pupils achieved the higher standard at KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 11 June 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani80.7%
Asian Other6.4%
White British2.4%
Asian Indian2.0%
Black African2.0%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.59165, -2.28146 · BL9 7EY
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN146156
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stthomascep.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2024.
Is St Thomas Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Thomas Church of England Primary School scores 75.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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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