Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School
79%
Capacity
296
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School
Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School is a state-funded Church of England/Methodist primary school serving the Bury community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 296 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elizabeth Cook, it falls under Bury local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11630th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 46 in Bury.
Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 27 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Netball, Rounders, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist 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/Methodist |
| Address | Bury Street, Manchester, Bury, M26 2GB |
| Headteacher | Elizabeth Cook |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 296 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.2% |
| School Capacity | 296 / 376 (79% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (46%)
11630th of 13,686
Nationally
1707th of 2,065
In North West
44th of 46
In Bury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
46%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
46%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
46
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bury Street, Manchester
Bury, M26 2GB
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