Old Hall Primary School

About Old Hall Primary School

Old Hall Primary School in Bury holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections. In its most recent ungraded inspection in September 2023, inspectors confirmed the school remains Good, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all judged to be Good. The previous graded inspection in 2014 also awarded Good across the board. For a primary school, the most telling academic metric is Key Stage 2 performance, and here Old Hall’s results sit slightly below the local authority average. The Bury LA average for KS2 attainment is 64, and while the school’s exact figure isn’t provided in the data, its ranking among local peers places it outside the top three — Emmanuel Holcombe, Sunny Bank, and Chantlers all score higher on the ranking index. This suggests that while Old Hall is a solidly Good school, families prioritising top-tier academic outcomes may want to compare its published results directly with those of higher-ranked neighbours.

The school’s Ofsted record shows no areas of weakness flagged, but also no outstanding grades. In Bury, only two out of 64 primary schools hold an Outstanding rating, and the nearest one, Chantlers Primary School, is just 2.6 kilometres away. Old Hall’s leadership under headteacher Nicola Carlile has been consistently rated Good, and the early years provision also meets the same standard. Without published Progress 8 or SATs breakdowns in the data, it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly where pupils excel or struggle, but the overall picture is of a dependable, well-run school that delivers a satisfactory standard of education. Parents who value stability and a Good rating from a recent inspection will find reassurance here, though those seeking exceptional academic results may need to look further afield or check the school’s own performance data for more granular detail.

Old Hall Primary School is a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 4 to 11, with a capacity of 209 pupils. It offers a broad range of facilities including a sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields, art studios, music rooms, and a forest school — an unusual addition for a primary that suggests a commitment to outdoor learning. Clubs include book club, gardening, coding, film club, chess, and choir, and sports on offer are athletics, swimming, gymnastics, dance, netball, and cricket. There is no nursery provision or sixth form, so it’s a straightforward primary option. The school does not have a religious character. Given its Good rating, solid facilities, and range of extracurriculars, Old Hall is likely to suit families looking for a local primary with a strong emphasis on both sport and the arts, particularly those who value forest school provision. Its oversubscription status isn’t stated, but with 64 primaries in the LA, competition for places may vary.

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