St Peter's Church of England Primary School
94%
Capacity
243
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Peter's Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bury community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 243 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 258 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Peter's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher S Wedgeworth, it falls under Bury local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4225th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 46 in Bury.
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 30 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter's Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Football, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Art Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, St Peter'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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Whitefield Road, Bury, Bury, BL9 9PW |
| Headteacher | S Wedgeworth |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 243 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.0% |
| School Capacity | 243 / 258 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4225th of 13,686
Nationally
617th of 2,065
In North West
14th of 46
In Bury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
43%
'23/24
70%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
44
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (73% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Whitefield Road, Bury
Bury, BL9 9PW
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