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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Bury, BL8 2DXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

St Stephen's Church of England Primary School in Bury is a popular choice among local families, with 34 applications for just 22 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.55. All 20 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that for those who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic option. The school has a nursery provision and caters for children aged 3 to 11, with 182 pupils currently on roll against a capacity of 240. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the oversubscription figures indicate a degree of local confidence. The headteacher is Sally Denney, and the school has a Church of England religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressColville Drive, Bury, Bury, BL8 2DX
HeadteacherSally Denney
Local AuthorityBury
Number of Pupils182
Free School Meals (FSM)30.9%
School Capacity182 / 240 (76% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 28 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingCricketRoundersTennisCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubChoirScience ClubChessGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Source: ststephensceprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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

St Stephen'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.