Peel Brow School
Bury, BL0 0BJ · Bury · primary school
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25th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.9/10 against 1,558 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 8 | 35% | 0.30 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Peel Brow 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%. A further 21.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection took place in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 94 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available for pupils to join after the main teaching day ends? How does the school manage class sizes given the current number of places?
What Ofsted said about Peel Brow School
Overview
The report describes a small school where leaders have successfully improved the curriculum and staff stability following previous instability. Pupils are described as happy, settled, and well-prepared for future learning, with strong progress in early years and narrowing attainment gaps for disadvantaged pupils. However, longstanding issues with attendance remain a significant barrier to some pupils’ success.
Strengths
- Early years provision is rated at a "Strong standard," with children getting off to a "flying start" through an "ambitious curriculum" and "highly effective professional learning."
- Staff deliver the curriculum effectively, ensuring pupils’ knowledge is "secure" and providing tailored support that helps pupils with special educational needs keep up with peers.
- The school fosters a "close-knit community" where pupils behave well, bullying is rare, and children develop "mature attitudes" and social skills.
- Leaders have successfully narrowed the attainment gap for disadvantaged pupils, whose progress is now "in line and sometimes above" national averages.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure their strategy improves "pupils’ attendance rates," particularly for those with persistent absence, as current rates remain consistently below the national average.
- Staff need to identify and address errors in pupils’ written work more swiftly, as some mistakes are currently "repeated across the curriculum."
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 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
—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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