St Thomas Church of England Primary School
107%
Capacity
450
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Thomas Church of England Primary School
St Thomas 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 450 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Thomas Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Martin Van Hecke, it falls under Bury local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6914th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 46 in Bury.
St Thomas Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 84 applications for 51 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Library, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Tennis, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, St Thomas 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 | Pimhole Road, Bury, Bury, BL9 7EY |
| Headteacher | Martin Van Hecke |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 450 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.1% |
| School Capacity | 450 / 420 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6914th of 13,686
Nationally
996th of 2,065
In North West
27th of 46
In Bury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
63%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed51
84
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pimhole Road, Bury
Bury, BL9 7EY
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