Does Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

What is the largest ethnic background at Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26 (recorded under the school's previous URN, 105334 (Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury)), 86.4% of pupils at Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Baptised Catholic Looked After/previously Looked After Children — Baptised Catholic Looked After Children and Baptised Catholic previously Looked After Children.
2Baptised Catholic children in allocated parish area — Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in the area of Our Lady of Good Counsel and Guardian Angels' parish allocated to Guardian Angels' RC school.
3Other baptised Catholic children with sibling — Other Baptised Catholic children who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission.
4Baptised Catholic children resident in parish — Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in Our Lady of Good Counsel and Guardian Angels' parish.
5Looked After / previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children.
6Baptised Catholic children in other parishes — Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in other parishes.
7Other children with sibling — Other children who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission.
8All remaining applicants — All remaining applicants.

If two applications tie: If it is not possible to offer places for all applications within any criterion above, priority will be given on the basis of a random lottery that will be carried out by the Local Authority.

Applications must include a Supplementary Form for religious criteria to be considered. Closing date for admissions is 15 January 2026.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: key facts

What ages does Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?: Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy located?: Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is located in Bury, BL8 2RH, Bury.
How do I apply to Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?: Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?: When Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic Looked After/previously Looked After Children — Baptised Catholic Looked After Children and Baptised Catholic previously Looked After Children; 2. Baptised Catholic children in allocated parish area — Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in the area of Our Lady of Good Counsel and Guardian Angels' parish allocated to Guardian Angels' RC school; 3. Other baptised Catholic children with sibling — Other Baptised Catholic children who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If it is not possible to offer places for all applications within any criterion above, priority will be given on the basis of a random lottery that will be carried out by the Local Authority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26 (recorded under the school's previous URN, 105334 (Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury)), 86.4% of pupils at Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Baptised Catholic Looked After/previously Looked After Children — Baptised Catholic Looked After Children and Baptised Catholic previously Looked After Children.
2Baptised Catholic children in allocated parish area — Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in the area of Our Lady of Good Counsel and Guardian Angels' parish allocated to Guardian Angels' RC school.
3Other baptised Catholic children with sibling — Other Baptised Catholic children who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission.
4Baptised Catholic children resident in parish — Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in Our Lady of Good Counsel and Guardian Angels' parish.
5Looked After / previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children.
6Baptised Catholic children in other parishes — Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in other parishes.
7Other children with sibling — Other children who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission.
8All remaining applicants — All remaining applicants.

Applications must include a Supplementary Form for religious criteria to be considered. Closing date for admissions is 15 January 2026.

Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: key facts

What ages does Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?: Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy located?: Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is located in Bury, BL8 2RH, Bury.
How do I apply to Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?: Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?: When Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic Looked After/previously Looked After Children — Baptised Catholic Looked After Children and Baptised Catholic previously Looked After Children; 2. Baptised Catholic children in allocated parish area — Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in the area of Our Lady of Good Counsel and Guardian Angels' parish allocated to Guardian Angels' RC school; 3. Other baptised Catholic children with sibling — Other Baptised Catholic children who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If it is not possible to offer places for all applications within any criterion above, priority will be given on the basis of a random lottery that will be carried out by the Local Authority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26 (recorded under the school's previous URN, 105334 (Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury)), 86.4% of pupils at Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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