St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
76%
Capacity
182
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
St Stephen'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 182 pupils on roll, operating at 76% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Stephen's Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Sally Denney, it falls under Bury local authority.
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 22 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 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 Stephen's Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Cricket, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Choir, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, St Stephen'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 | Colville Drive, Bury, Bury, BL8 2DX |
| Headteacher | Sally Denney |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 182 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.9% |
| School Capacity | 182 / 240 (76% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Sept 2022. 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
34
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Colville Drive, Bury
Bury, BL8 2DX
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