Holy Trinity Primary School
Bury, BL9 0SB · Bury · primary school
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54th of 55 primary schools in Bury we can score, 64 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.6/10 against 1,916 of them, against 0.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 37.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.24 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Trinity Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Reading, Creative, Book, Maths, Art, Choir, Cricket and Film Clubs, and play football, netball and gymnastics.
Getting in
The published school roll is 229 pupils against a stated capacity of 241. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the 37.0% who currently meet the expected standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Holy Trinity Primary School
Overview
Holy Trinity Primary School is described as a "welcoming place for all" where pupils are "happy and safe." Leaders maintain "high expectations" and have established an "ambitious curriculum" that ensures pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, learn well. The school benefits from a "strong shared vision" among leaders, trustees, and governors, who hold leadership fully to account.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well ordered" and ensures pupils are "well prepared for the next steps in their education."
- Teachers present learning clearly and make "careful adaptations" to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Reading is given "high priority," with a "well-ordered phonic programme" implemented from the Nursery class.
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes towards their learning" and behave well, showing respect to each other.
- Leaders promote personal development effectively, helping pupils understand different faiths, healthy relationships, and safety.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "finalise their systems to check how well pupils are learning new knowledge," as current assessment methods in some subjects do not identify with "sufficient precision" what pupils have remembered.
- Leaders should ensure more opportunities for reading practice for younger pupils who struggle, as a "lack of fluency sometimes hinders their understanding of what they have read."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff well trained to spot signs of harm and procedures for reporting concerns understood by all.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 37% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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