Cams Lane Primary School
95%
Capacity
200
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Cams Lane Primary School
Cams Lane Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bury community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 200 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Cams Lane Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Marie Statham, it falls under Bury local authority.
Cams Lane Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 30 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cams Lane Primary School include Gymnasium, Art Studios, Forest School, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Football, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Art Club, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, Cams Lane 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Cams Lane, Manchester, Bury, M26 3SW |
| Headteacher | Marie Statham |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.0% |
| School Capacity | 200 / 210 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2020Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 Mar 2020): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cams Lane, Manchester
Bury, M26 3SW
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