St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
89%
Capacity
209
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St Michael'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 209 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Patricia Grogan, it falls under Bury local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9745th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 46 in Bury.
St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 25 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Tennis, Swimming, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Science Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, St Michael'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 | Ribble Drive, Manchester, Bury, M45 8NJ |
| Headteacher | Patricia Grogan |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 209 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.8% |
| School Capacity | 209 / 236 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9745th of 13,686
Nationally
1412th of 2,065
In North West
39th of 46
In Bury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ribble Drive, Manchester
Bury, M45 8NJ
Journey to School
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