Unsworth Primary School

About Unsworth Primary School

Unsworth 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 214 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Unsworth Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Grundy, it falls under Bury local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2265th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 46 in Bury.

Unsworth Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 87 applications for 33 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Unsworth Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Netball, Football, Cricket, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bury, Unsworth 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.

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