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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Bury, BL8 2RHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#8,346
of 13,686 nationally

About Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Ofsted's Parent View survey, based on 59 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that 78% of parents would recommend Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School. That's a solid endorsement, though the picture is more nuanced when you dig into individual questions. While 86% of parents strongly agree or agree that their child is happy, and 87% feel their child is safe, concerns emerge around how the school handles issues. Only 24% of parents strongly agree that concerns are dealt with properly, and a notable 30% disagree or strongly disagree. Similarly, on SEND support, 50% of parents disagree or strongly disagree that children get the help they need, though 50% agree or strongly agree. The school is clearly popular locally: for 2025/26 admissions, it received 48 applications for 28 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.71, with all first-preference applicants offered a spot.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressLeigh Lane, Bury, Bury, BL8 2RH
HeadteacherJ E Davies
Local AuthorityBury
Number of Pupils236
Free School Meals (FSM)11.0%
School Capacity236 / 240 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 59 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsForest SchoolICT SuiteLibraryDining HallMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballTennisAthleticsSwimmingDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:00-17:45

Source: guardianangelsbury.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.