Best 3 Primary schools in Bury – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy (Primary) in Manchester; St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich (Primary) in Manchester; St Thomas Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Bury — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy, St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich and St Thomas Church of England Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and voluntary aided school type located around Manchester, Lancashire and Bury, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy), published Apr 2024. The lowest is 2 (St Thomas Church of England Primary School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Thomas Church of England Primary School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 400, combined total ≈ 1,150, typical FSM 10–15%, range 0–5%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as YESOIDAY HATORAH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST, MANCHESTER and THE SYCAMORE CHURCH OF ENGLAND TRUST LIMITED.

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Attribute	Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy M25 0JW	St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich M25 1BP	St Thomas Church of England Primary School BL9 7EY
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Manchester Lancashire M25 0JW	Manchester Lancashire M25 1BP	Bury Lancashire BL9 7EY
Latest Ofsted	1 17 Apr 2024	1 2 Oct 2014	2 7 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	210	420
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Girls	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	YESOIDAY HATORAH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST, MANCHESTER	Bury (351)	THE SYCAMORE CHURCH OF ENGLAND TRUST LIMITED
Website	www.yhga.org.uk	www.stmarysprestwich.bury.sch.uk	www.stthomascep.co.uk
Telephone	01617736364	01617733794	01617647565
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy

M25 0JW

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Manchester
Lancashire
M25 0JW
Ofsted: 1 17 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: YESOIDAY HATORAH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST, MANCHESTER
Website: www.yhga.org.uk
Telephone: 01617736364

St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich

M25 1BP

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Manchester
Lancashire
M25 1BP
Ofsted: 1 2 Oct 2014
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bury (351)
Website: www.stmarysprestwich.bury.sch.uk
Telephone: 01617733794

St Thomas Church of England Primary School

BL9 7EY

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Bury
Lancashire
BL9 7EY
Ofsted: 2 7 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE SYCAMORE CHURCH OF ENGLAND TRUST LIMITED
Website: www.stthomascep.co.uk
Telephone: 01617647565

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.