St Thomas Church of England Primary School
URN: 105322 • Bury BL9 7EY
Overview
- Name
- St Thomas Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 105322
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 75.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sheryl Farnworth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Pimhole Road, Bury BL9 7EY
Summary
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, located in Bury, is a voluntary controlled primary school with a mixed-gender population of 333 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 245. The school is part of The Sycamore Church of England Trust and emphasizes a nurturing environment where children can flourish academically, socially, and spiritually. The school celebrates its diverse community, with a significant number of pupils from Pakistani heritage, fostering cultural understanding and appreciation.
The curriculum at St Thomas's is designed to support holistic development, integrating spiritual well-being through collective worship and reflection. The school prioritises values such as compassion, empathy, and gratitude, aiming to instill a strong sense of spirituality in its pupils. Additionally, the school is committed to continuous professional development for staff, ensuring high educational standards and support for every child's potential.
St Thomas's values strong partnerships with parents and carers, promoting open communication to address concerns effectively. The school community works collaboratively to support each child's growth, creating a trusting environment that enhances the educational experience.
The curriculum at St Thomas's is designed to support holistic development, integrating spiritual well-being through collective worship and reflection. The school prioritises values such as compassion, empathy, and gratitude, aiming to instill a strong sense of spirituality in its pupils. Additionally, the school is committed to continuous professional development for staff, ensuring high educational standards and support for every child's potential.
St Thomas's values strong partnerships with parents and carers, promoting open communication to address concerns effectively. The school community works collaboratively to support each child's growth, creating a trusting environment that enhances the educational experience.
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Key details
- LA
- Bury
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 245
- Pupils
- 333
- Boys
- 178
- Girls
- 155
- FSM %
- 15.30
- Open date
- Close date
- 2018-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2011-10-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 333 | 178 | 155 | 245 | 15.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 333 | 178 | 155 | 245 | 15.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 333 | 178 | 155 | 245 | 15.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 333 | 178 | 155 | 245 | 15.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 333 | 178 | 155 | 245 | 15.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 333 | 178 | 155 | 245 | 15.30 |
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