St Thomas Church of England Primary School

URN: 146156 • Bury BL9 7EY

Overview

Name
St Thomas Church of England Primary School
URN
146156
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE SYCAMORE CHURCH OF ENGLAND TRUST LIMITED
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Martin Van Hecke (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01617647565
Website
Visit
Address
Pimhole Road, Bury BL9 7EY

Summary

St Thomas Church of England Primary School, located in Bury, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of approximately 450 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is part of The Sycamore Church of England Trust and is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, reflecting the diverse cultural backgrounds of its students, with a significant number of pupils of Pakistani heritage.

The school’s ethos centres on holistic development, encouraging children to grow academically and spiritually. St Thomas's prioritises high educational standards while promoting values such as compassion, empathy, and gratitude. The curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating subjects such as English, Maths, Science, and the arts, alongside opportunities for collective worship and reflection.

Support for pupils is a key focus, with provisions in place for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and access to resources like the Pupil Premium. The school also offers various extracurricular activities, including clubs and a breakfast club, to enhance the overall educational experience for its students.

Key details

LA
Bury
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE SYCAMORE CHURCH OF ENGLAND TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
420
Pupils
450
Boys
226
Girls
224
FSM %
23.10
Open date
2018-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-06-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 450 226 224 420 23.10
2024-09-11 440 219 221 245 22.20
2023-09-11 394 211 183 245 22.90
2022-09-11 394 211 183 245 22.90
2021-09-11 357 198 159 245 24.80
2020-09-11 364 204 160 245 18.40

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