St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich
109%
Capacity
229
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bury community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 229 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich "Good", the school is led by headteacher Deborah Holding, 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 4627th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 46 in Bury.
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 30 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 90% recommending the school (81 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 Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich include Forest School, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Tennis, Rounders, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Gardening, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich 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 | Rectory Lane, Manchester, Bury, M25 1BP |
| Headteacher | Deborah Holding |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 229 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.2% |
| School Capacity | 229 / 210 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4627th of 13,686
Nationally
668th of 2,065
In North West
15th 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
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
69%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
81 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
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
2025/26Oversubscribed30
75
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich
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Contact Information
Rectory Lane, Manchester
Bury, M25 1BP
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