Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School
49%
Capacity
102
Pupils
0.9x
Demand
About Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School
Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School is a state-funded Jewish primary school serving the Bury community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 102 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (49% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Melanie Kobak, it falls under Bury local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8355th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 46 in Bury.
The school has 14 places available and received 13 applications, meaning most applicants are likely to secure a place.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Choir, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Jewish |
| Address | Parr Lane, Bury, Bury, BL9 8JT |
| Headteacher | Melanie Kobak |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 102 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.1% |
| School Capacity | 102 / 210 (49% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8355th of 13,686
Nationally
1199th of 2,065
In North West
33rd of 46
In Bury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/2614
13
Places Available
More places available than applications received
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (92% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Parr Lane, Bury
Bury, BL9 8JT
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