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St Paul's Church of England Primary School

St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Bury, BL9 6LJPrimary School·Ages 4-11
R. Improvementby Ofsted

100%

Capacity

210

Pupils

2.8x

Demand

About St Paul's Church of England Primary School

St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bury community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated St Paul's Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Komal Asani, it falls under Bury local authority.

St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 36 applications for 13 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Paul's Church of England Primary School include Library, Forest School, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Football, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Choir, Book Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 64.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bury, St Paul's Church of England Primary School 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPorritt Street, Bury, Bury, BL9 6LJ
HeadteacherKomal Asani
Local AuthorityBury
Number of Pupils210
Free School Meals (FSM)64.3%
School Capacity210 / 210 (100% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

7
LibraryForest SchoolMusic RoomsSensory RoomPlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsFootballNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingChoirBook ClubChessEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

13

Applications

36

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

12 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Paul's Church of England Primary School

St Paul's Church of England Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

01617643788www.stpaulsbury.co.uk

Porritt Street, Bury

Bury, BL9 6LJ

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Porritt Street, Bury

Bury, BL9 6LJ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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