St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Manchester, M25 2BW · Bury · primary school
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18th 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 3,999 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4/10 among them, against 5.8/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4 out of 10 among them, against 5.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Art, Film, Homework, Reading and Eco Clubs, play football, and engage in painting, dancing, and craft activities. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 pupils against a stated capacity of 247. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes in the similar-intake comparison group? How is the after-school club structured to support homework and reading?
What Ofsted said about St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Margaret’s Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school fosters a caring culture where pupils are “happy and safe,” exhibiting “exemplary” behaviour and a strong sense of inclusion. Leaders have implemented an ambitious curriculum that is beginning to have a positive impact, particularly in mathematics and reading.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, described as “calm and focused,” while enjoying their learning.
- The school’s vision inspires pupils to “work hard, dream big and never give up” and to “love each other deeply.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) become “confident learners” thanks to timely identification and tailored support.
- Reading is a high priority; staff are well-trained, and pupils become “confident readers” who thoroughly enjoy literature.
- Personal development is of “high quality,” with pupils showing mature attitudes towards diversity and online safety.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, explanations and activities do not sufficiently support pupils to learn important curriculum knowledge securely.
- Some pupils struggle to connect new learning to prior knowledge in these developing subjects.
- The school should ensure teachers deliver the curriculum consistently well across all subjects.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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