St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
95%
Capacity
227
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bury community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 227 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gillian Ellis, it falls under Bury local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9898th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 46 in Bury.
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 28 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Netball, Tennis, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Graves Street, Manchester, Bury, M26 4GE |
| Headteacher | Gillian Ellis |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 227 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.0% |
| School Capacity | 227 / 240 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9898th of 13,686
Nationally
1428th of 2,065
In North West
40th of 46
In Bury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
53%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Graves Street, Manchester
Bury, M26 4GE
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