Best Primary Schools in Bury 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 64 schools across Bury. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

13%

Outstanding rate

64%

Avg KS2 SATs

37.1

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Gorsefield Primary School Primary	Good	77	View school
🥈	Unsworth Primary School Primary	Good	76	View school
🥉	Christ Church CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
4.	Chantlers Primary School Primary	Good	74	View school
5.	St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
6.	Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
7.	Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
8.	Greenhill Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
9.	St Thomas Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	70	View school
10.	St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Primary	Outstanding	68	View school
11.	Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
12.	St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Primary	Outstanding	68	View school
13.	St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy Primary	Good	67	View school
14.	Hazlehurst Primary Academy Primary	Inadequate	67	View school
15.	St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary	Good	66	View school
16.	Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School Primary	Good	65	View school
17.	Peel Brow School Primary	Good	65	View school
18.	Elton Community Primary School Primary	Good	65	View school
19.	St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	64	View school
20.	Sunny Bank Primary School Primary	Good	64	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Bury?

There are 64 primary schools in Bury, of which 8 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Bury?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Bury is Gorsefield Primary School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Bury?

Primary and secondary school applications in Bury are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Bury council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Bury?

13% of primary schools in Bury are rated Outstanding and 67% are rated Good. 74.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.