St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
99%
Capacity
341
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bury community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 341 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 343 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Heather Daly, it falls under Bury local authority.
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 47 applications for 32 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Swimming, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Choir, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 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 | Danesmoor Drive, Bury, Bury, BL9 6ER |
| Headteacher | Heather Daly |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 341 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.5% |
| School Capacity | 341 / 343 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
47
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Danesmoor Drive, Bury
Bury, BL9 6ER
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