Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School
96%
Capacity
113
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bury community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 113 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 118 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amy Longstaff, it falls under Bury local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 93% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 145th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 46 in Bury.
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 15 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Gardening, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Helmshore Road, Bury, Bury, BL8 4PA |
| Headteacher | Amy Longstaff |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 113 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.6% |
| School Capacity | 113 / 118 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (93%)
145th of 13,686
Nationally
23rd of 2,065
In North West
1st of 46
In Bury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
93%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
88%
'23/24
93%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
31
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Helmshore Road, Bury
Bury, BL8 4PA
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