Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Manchester (Bury).
Location
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Our school is staffed by a dedicated team of talented and caring professionals who give their best to all of our children. We are a larger-than-average-sized primary. Children aged three to eleven attend our school. The school works under the trusteeship of the Catholic Diocese of Salford, is governed by its Governing Body, and maintained by Bury Local Authority.
We serve the parish of Our Lady of Grace, Prestwich. We have very strong links with our parish and local community and work closely with the Parish Priest, Fr Philip. Our Mission Statement is central to all that we do. We recognise that each member of our community is unique.
Through WORK, to develop his or her potential Through WORSHIP, to learn to know and love God and His wonderful world Through WITNESS, to promote peace, love and joy in our actions and relationships We nurture the whole child, provide an exciting curriculum and achieve excellent academic standards. Our Lady of Grace school is a secure, caring and happy place to learn.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
5 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- RHS School GardeningRecognised award
- Sing UpRecognised award
- Woodland TrustRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 105345
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bury
- Constituency
- Bury South
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Margaret Cunningham | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father Gerard Fieldhouse-Byrne | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2026 |
| Mr Michael O'Doherty | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Mark Kehoe | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Stephanie Jones | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Daniel Carey | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Laura Bushell | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Tom Collins | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Maggie Cottam | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Caroline Gibb | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Robert Cahill | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Mairead Lepki | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Alison Casey Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2014 · term ended 2025 |
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