St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
98%
Capacity
250
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bury community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 250 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 255 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury "Good", the school is led by headteacher G McRae, it falls under Bury local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6550th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 46 in Bury.
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 30 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (47 responses).
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 Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury include Art Studios, Gymnasium, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Art Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury 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 | Edward Street, Bury, Bury, BL9 0RZ |
| Headteacher | G McRae |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 250 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.4% |
| School Capacity | 250 / 255 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6550th of 13,686
Nationally
936th of 2,065
In North West
22nd of 46
In Bury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
47 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
80
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
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Contact Information
Edward Street, Bury
Bury, BL9 0RZ
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