St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane is a voluntary controlled school serving families in Bolton and the wider Bolton area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 2 to 11. It currently has 486 pupils on roll with space for 500, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 31 January 2024, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.