Hazlehurst Primary Academy

About Hazlehurst Primary Academy

Hazlehurst Primary Academy received an Inadequate rating from Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in March 2023, a significant drop from its previous Outstanding rating in 2011. The inspection report paints a mixed picture: leadership and management, and the quality of education, were both judged Inadequate, while behaviour and attitudes were rated Requires improvement. On a more positive note, personal development was judged Good, and early years provision was Requires improvement. This is a school that has clearly struggled since its last inspection over a decade ago, and the current rating places it in a difficult position for parents prioritising strong academic oversight. With only 173 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is not full, which may reflect local families’ response to the Ofsted outcome.

When it comes to academic outcomes, the data is limited but telling. The school’s most recent Key Stage 2 results are not available in this dataset, but the local authority average for KS2 attainment in Bury is 64, which gives a benchmark for the area. Hazlehurst’s current Ofsted rating and the specific weaknesses identified in quality of education suggest that its results are likely below that average. The school does not have a Progress 8 score, as this measure applies only to secondary schools. For a primary school, the Ofsted breakdown is the most informative metric available, and it indicates serious concerns in the core areas of teaching and leadership. Parents looking at this school would need to ask the school directly for its most recent SATs results and compare them to the Bury average to get a clearer picture of where pupils are landing.

Hazlehurst does offer a range of facilities that could appeal to families, including a sports hall, forest school, sensory room, and art studios, as well as clubs in coding, gardening, and chess. Its SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health, speech and language needs, and autistic spectrum disorder, which suggests some capacity to support children with additional needs. The school was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, with 24 applications for 10 places and all 10 first-preference applicants receiving an offer, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.4. This level of demand is notable given the Inadequate rating and may reflect local factors such as catchment area or reputation among some families. For parents who are willing to look past the Ofsted grade and engage directly with the school about its improvement plans, Hazlehurst could be a practical option, particularly for those who value its outdoor and creative facilities.

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