Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School
Manchester, M25 3AS · Bury · primary school
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7th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,621 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5/10 among them, against 7.5/10 nationally. 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 16.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Before 9 Club, After 3 Club, Early Bird Club, and Before 9 After 3 Club. Sports include chess, netball, and swimming. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 278 pupils against a stated capacity of 445. 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 reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Early Bird Club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School
Overview
Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a high-quality education within a calm and welcoming community. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that helps pupils achieve highly, while fostering strong relationships and a culture of kindness. The inspection confirms that the school remains effective in its provision, though minor refinements to curriculum delivery are required.
Strengths
- Leaders have created an "atmosphere of welcome and calm" where pupils learn to treat each other kindly and with respect.
- The curriculum is "delivered effectively," with teachers possessing "strong subject knowledge" and addressing misconceptions swiftly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive appropriate support to "access the same curriculum as their peers."
- Leaders promote a "love of reading," ensuring pupils practise daily and become "fluent readers" through structured phonics sessions.
- Staff well-being is supported through collaborative working and actions taken to "reduce their workload."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, activities used to revisit learning lack a "sharp focus on the important knowledge," meaning some pupils do not remember key facts needed for future learning. Leaders should ensure timely opportunities to revisit key knowledge so prior learning is secure.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear processes for reporting concerns and strong collaboration with external agencies to support at-risk pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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
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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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