A not judged voluntary aided school school in Bury. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw.
Overall school rating
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Basic details and characteristics
Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105.0 | 108.0 |
| 2023 | 106.0 | 109.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-1.0 per year)
Down -1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Believe and Achieve Together"
As part of the Manchester Diocese family, St Mary’s promotes Jesus' promise from John 10:10 'life in all it’s fullness' and its vision is rooted in Ephesians 3:17-19. Everything is done in and through love. It is a Church of England primary school with a family ethos and Christian values guiding the curriculum and school life.
Executive Head Teacher Mrs Longstaff presents St Mary’s as a small Church of England school in Hawkshaw, emphasising tolerance, resilience, enquiring minds and a strong partnership with families. The message highlights a love of learning, open communication and welcoming visits to the school.
Clubs
Sports
Busy Bees Breakfast Club (7.30am-8.45/8.50am) including a breakfast choice: cereal/toast/potato cakes/brioche; £11 per session. Busy Bees After School Club 3.30pm-4.30pm; Part session (3.25/3.30-4.30pm); Full session (3.25/3.30pm-5.30pm); Both sessions include a healthy snack. Prices: £6.00 (half session) and £11 per full session; Late fees: £5 if collected after 5.30pm; Discounts: 25% discount for 8 or more sessions per week; Childcare vouchers accepted.
Reception intake is 15. Admissions to other year groups are managed by the school office. Open Days are offered. To apply for Reception 2026, parents must apply through their local council's online e-admissions portal (Bury Council). The 2026 Reception application window opens in September 2025 and closes in January 2026. Offer Day is in April 2026. An Admissions Policy document is available.