St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Bury, BL9 9PW · Bury · primary school
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41st 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 — 6.6/10 against 2,153 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it, compared to the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a breakfast club and an after-school club. Sports and activities include aerial skills, boxing, skateboarding, dance, fencing, table hockey, table tennis, and snooker.
Getting in
The published school roll is 244 pupils against a stated capacity of 258. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How are the various sports clubs organised during the school day?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "made safer and feel safe" and benefit from a "warm, welcoming school community." While most pupils achieve in line with national expectations and disadvantaged pupils often outperform similar groups nationally, the curriculum’s design and delivery are inconsistent, limiting the depth of knowledge some pupils gain.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility."
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to their learning" and behaviour is "managed consistently" in "calm and orderly" classrooms.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities "typically achieve well" due to "tailored support and timely intervention."
- The early years curriculum is "set out logically and progressively," enabling children to build knowledge securely.
- Leaders create a supportive environment where staff "know and care for pupils," and bullying is "not tolerated."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure essential knowledge is "clearly defined and organised in a logical, sequential way" to address inconsistencies in curriculum sequencing.
- Teachers should design learning better suited to pupils’ starting points and provide regular opportunities to "practise and apply their learning."
- Governors should refine their approaches to provide "robust challenge" and assure themselves that leaders' work is having the intended impact.
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed," ensuring 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 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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