St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Bury, BL9 7EY · Bury · primary school
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15th 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 — 7.2/10 against 2,721 of them, against 6.3/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Thomas Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 459 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
With the 2024 inspection recently completed, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since that visit? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils “flourish at this welcoming and caring school” where they feel “loved and accepted.” The report highlights an “ambitious curriculum” and “exemplary” behaviour, noting that most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, are “thoughtful and well mannered,” and become “confident and resilient learners.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and flows logically, with staff equipped with “high levels of expertise” across subjects.
- The school successfully fosters a “love of reading,” ensuring most pupils learn to read with “fluency and accuracy.”
- Staff quickly identify additional needs, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “thrive in all aspects of their development.”
- Governors and trustees provide effective support, ensuring staff have the training and resources needed to “hone and develop their expertise.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff provide “insufficient opportunities to recap and consolidate their learning,” which hinders how well some pupils learn.
- Staff do not always identify and address “gaps in pupils’ subject-specific vocabulary and essential knowledge,” making it difficult for some to connect existing knowledge with new learning.
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 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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