St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom
66%
Capacity
197
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bury community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 197 pupils on roll, operating at 66% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anne Washington, it falls under Bury local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1783rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 46 in Bury.
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 19 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health 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, Ramsbottom include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Library, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cricket, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Book Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Nuttall Lane, Bury, Bury, BL0 9JD |
| Headteacher | Anne Washington |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 197 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.6% |
| School Capacity | 197 / 300 (66% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1783rd of 13,686
Nationally
226th of 2,065
In North West
5th of 46
In Bury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
79%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Nuttall Lane, Bury
Bury, BL0 9JD
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