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
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.
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.
Useful links
- News & Events (calendar)
- All News (calendar)
- July 2025 Newsletter (calendar)
- September 2025 Newsletter (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Terms and Conditions. (other)
- Policies (other)
- Terms (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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