Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School
About Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in Bury, operating at near-full capacity with 113 pupils against a school capacity of 118. Its intake is notably less disadvantaged than the national picture: just 3.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a typical primary average of around 23% nationally. The school is clearly in demand. For 2025/26 admissions, it received 31 applications for 15 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.07, and all 15 first-preference offers were taken up from 16 first-preference applications. That level of competition suggests local families see it as a strong option. As a Church of England school, it has a religious character, though the data doesn't specify any particular admissions criteria beyond the standard primary process. The school also offers nursery provision, so children can join from age three.
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The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2024Source: Ofsted, 6 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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