St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
74%
Capacity
348
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St Mary's Roman Catholic 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 348 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Gerrard, it falls under Bury local authority.
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 27 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy include Art Studios, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Rounders, Cricket, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, St Mary's Roman Catholic 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 | Belgrave Street, Manchester, Bury, M26 4DG |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Gerrard |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 348 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.6% |
| School Capacity | 348 / 472 (74% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Sept 2017. 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Belgrave Street, Manchester
Bury, M26 4DG
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