A good voluntary aided school school in Bury. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104.0 | 106.0 |
| 2023 | 105.0 | 106.0 |
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Declining trend (-0.5 per year)
Down -0.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"This is our school. Let it be full of love."
Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School is Catholic and under the trusteeship of the Diocese of Salford; it serves the parish of Our Lady of Grace, Prestwich, with strong links to the parish and local community and works closely with the Parish Priest, Fr Philip. The school emphasises mission statements centred on WORK, WORSHIP and WITNESS, nurturing the whole child, providing an exciting curriculum and achieving excellent academic standards.
Welcome from Acting Headteacher Mr Collins. Since February 2024 he has served as Acting Head at Our Lady of Grace. The school has served Prestwich for over 125 years and aims to be a happy, secure and forward-looking school, with a Gospel Values–based education and high achievements. The motto ‘I have come that they may have life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10) is cited in context of the school.
Sports
BEFORE 9 CLUB operates from 8:00am – 8:50am with breakfast served 8:00am – 8:30am (price approx £5.80 per session). EARLY BIRD CLUB operates from 7:30am – 8:00am with breakfast served 8:00am – 8:30am (price approx £3.60 per session). AFTER 3 CLUB operates from 3:30pm – 5:30pm with a snack and drink provided (price approx £13.92 per session). For queries, contact Mrs Ramsbottom (Before9After3 Club) or Mrs Barmby in the School Office (0161 796 7254).
SEND Lead is Mr Barker. Contact: [email protected] or 0161 796 7254. SEND Policy (2024) and SEND Information (2024) available.
Welcomes children from ALL faiths. Published Admission Number (PAN) for September 2026 Reception intake is 60.