East Ward Community Primary School
113%
Capacity
476
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About East Ward Community Primary School
East Ward Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bury community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 476 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated East Ward Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kathryn Mort, it falls under Bury local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6090th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 46 in Bury.
East Ward Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 88 applications for 58 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at East Ward Community Primary School include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Athletics, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Film Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 54.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, East Ward Community 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Willow Street, Bury, Bury, BL9 7QZ |
| Headteacher | Kathryn Mort |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 476 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 54.7% |
| School Capacity | 476 / 420 (113% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Feb 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6090th of 13,686
Nationally
877th of 2,065
In North West
21st of 46
In Bury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
88
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Willow Street, Bury
Bury, BL9 7QZ
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