Springside Primary School
Bury, BL9 5JB · Bury · primary school
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17th 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 — 5.9/10 against 3,450 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 62% | 3.32 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Springside Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 239 pupils against a stated capacity of 260. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Springside Primary School
Overview
Springside Primary School is described as a calm, well-ordered environment where pupils are "well supported by caring staff" and enjoy a "warm welcome." The report highlights an "ambitious and well organised" curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge consistently, with particular praise for the support provided to those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite, respectful and well-behaved," focusing on their learning within a positive culture.
- The curriculum has been revised to ensure pupils "build up their knowledge consistently" from Nursery to Year 6.
- Staff make "suitable adaptations skilfully" to enable all pupils, including those with SEND, to access the curriculum.
- Older pupils support younger ones effectively through roles such as "play leaders" and "happiness heroes."
- Recent improvements to the phonics programme mean early years children "get off to a flying start."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must "consistently and accurately check what pupils know and can do" before introducing new information, particularly in reading and writing.
- The school needs to ensure curriculum leaders are well equipped to check that pupils’ learning is having the "desired impact on their achievement."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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