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Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

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In terms of academic performance, Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury has 69% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 135 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 5.1%, 6% of pupils eligible for free school meals.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected69%

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Roman Catholic
Size: 135 pupils
SEN support: 12% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury's KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) of 69% looks strong against the national average, but for its intake (0–8% of pupils eligible for free school meals) it sits in the lower half of comparable schools.

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Environment score: 69/100

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Air quality68/100

Transport access5/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

At Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

87% met the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths.

Staff and Finance at Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

The teacher turnover rate at Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is 5.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury has 135 pupils on roll.

6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

12% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Ofsted Rating: Good

Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is next inspection expected around 2028.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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