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St Thomas Church of England Primary School

Bury, BL9 7EYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 51 places
Ranking
#6,914
of 13,686 nationally

About St Thomas Church of England Primary School

St Thomas Church of England Primary School in Bury posts a Key Stage 2 combined expected standard score of 63%, which sits just one point below the local authority average of 64% for primary schools. That places it 27th out of 46 primaries in Bury, squarely in the middle of the pack. The school’s overall Ofsted rating is Good, but the detail is more interesting: behaviour and attitudes were judged Outstanding in the most recent inspection, while leadership and management, quality of education, and early years provision all came in at Good. That’s a notable shift from the school’s previous inspection in 2011, when it was rated Outstanding across the board. The current Good rating reflects a solid, well-run school that has maintained strong standards in pupil conduct even as other areas have settled from their previous peak.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPimhole Road, Bury, Bury, BL9 7EY
HeadteacherMartin Van Hecke
Local AuthorityBury
Number of Pupils450
Free School Meals (FSM)23.1%
School Capacity450 / 420 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsSensory RoomLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceFootballTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirFilm ClubBook ClubEco ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Thomas Church of England Primary School

St Thomas Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.