St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw
90%
Capacity
95
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bury community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 95 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amy Longstaff, it falls under Bury local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1028th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 46 in Bury.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw is a popular choice with families — it received 29 applications for 12 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 88% recommending the school (60 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Severe Learning Difficulty, 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 Primary School, Hawkshaw include Playing Fields, Library, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Netball, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Science Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.3%, 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 Primary School, Hawkshaw 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 | Bolton Road, St Mary's CE Primary School, Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, Bury, Bury, BL8 4JL |
| Headteacher | Amy Longstaff |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 95 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.3% |
| School Capacity | 95 / 105 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
1028th of 13,686
Nationally
132nd of 2,065
In North West
4th of 46
In Bury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
83%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
60 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
29
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% 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 Primary School, Hawkshaw
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Contact Information
Bolton Road, St Mary's CE Primary School, Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, Bury
Bury, BL8 4JL
Bolton Road, St Mary's CE Primary School, Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, Bury
Bury, BL8 4JL
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