St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane
About St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane
St Mary's CofE Primary School in Deane is a large state primary running almost at full capacity with 486 pupils against a school capacity of 500. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 40.6%, which is notably higher than the national average and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 67 applications for 48 places, with 39 first-preference offers made. That oversubscription ratio of 1.4 indicates a school that local families actively seek out, despite the high FSM context. The school is Church of England in character, takes children from age 2 through to 11, and includes nursery provision. Samantha Walker is the headteacher.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Feb 2024Latest monitoring visit (1 Feb 2024): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Source: st-marys-deane.bolton.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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