Which is the best primary school in Bury?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Chantlers Primary School ranks first of 32 ranked primary schools in Bury, with 97% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Bury ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Bury?

32 primary schools in Bury published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Bury, ranked

The 32 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Chantlers Primary School
Community school

6%

higher standard

97%

expected standard
2
Hazlehurst Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

10%

higher standard

90%

expected standard
3
Greenhill Primary School
Academy converter

23%

higher standard

86%

expected standard
4
Unsworth Primary School
Academy converter

4%

higher standard

82%

expected standard
5
Edenfield Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

23%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
6
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
7
Sunny Bank Primary School
Academy converter

31%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
8
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
9
Ramsbottom Stubbins Primary School
Community school

10%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
10
Peel Brow School
Academy converter

21%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
11
Hollins Grundy Primary School
Community school

10%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
12
Chesham Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

7%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
13
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
14
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Academy sponsor led

7%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
15
St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

13%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
16
Springside Primary School
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
17
Lowercroft Primary School
Community school

6%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
18
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy
Academy converter

6%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
19
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

9%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
20
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
21
Woodbank Primary School
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
22
Elton Community Primary School
Academy sponsor led

16%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
23
East Ward Community Primary School
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
24
Tottington Primary School
Academy converter

11%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
25
Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School
Voluntary aided school

11%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
26
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

7%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
27
St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
28
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom
Voluntary controlled school

9%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
29
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

2%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
30
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
31
Holy Trinity Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

37%

expected standard
32
Summerseat Methodist Primary School
Academy sponsor led

6%

higher standard

31%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Bury?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Chantlers Primary School ranks first of 32 ranked primary schools in Bury, with 97% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Bury ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Bury?: 32 primary schools in Bury published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.