Park View Primary School
108%
Capacity
436
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Park View Primary School
Park View 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 436 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 403 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Park View Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Collopy, it falls under Bury local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6659th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 46 in Bury.
Park View Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 131 applications for 52 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Park View Primary School include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Netball, Tennis, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, Park View 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 | Park View Road, Manchester, Bury, M25 1FA |
| Headteacher | Emma Collopy |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 436 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.9% |
| School Capacity | 436 / 403 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6659th of 13,686
Nationally
957th of 2,065
In North West
25th of 46
In Bury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
63%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
131
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Park View Road, Manchester
Bury, M25 1FA
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