Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School
64%
Capacity
284
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School
Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bury community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 284 pupils on roll, operating at 64% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher T Collins(Acting), it falls under Bury local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4637th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 46 in Bury.
Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 26 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Forest School, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Football, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Highfield Road, Manchester, Bury, M25 3AS |
| Headteacher | T Collins(Acting) |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 284 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.7% |
| School Capacity | 284 / 445 (64% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 22 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4637th of 13,686
Nationally
669th of 2,065
In North West
16th of 46
In Bury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
69%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
61
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Highfield Road, Manchester
Bury, M25 3AS
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