St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
87%
Capacity
183
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
St Hilda's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bury community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 183 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Hilda's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hazel Clemmett, it falls under Bury local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3681st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 46 in Bury.
St Hilda's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 24 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Hilda's Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Forest School, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Cross Country, Cricket, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Choir, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, St Hilda's 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Whittaker Lane, Manchester, Bury, M25 1HA |
| Headteacher | Hazel Clemmett |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 183 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.8% |
| School Capacity | 183 / 210 (87% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3681st of 13,686
Nationally
520th of 2,065
In North West
12th of 46
In Bury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
72%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Whittaker Lane, Manchester
Bury, M25 1HA
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