Whitefield Community Primary School
81%
Capacity
190
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Whitefield Community Primary School
Whitefield Community 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 190 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Whitefield Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katy Dickson, it falls under Bury local authority.
Whitefield Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 13 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Whitefield Community Primary School include Library, Music Rooms, Forest School, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Cricket, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Art Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, Whitefield Community 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 | Victoria Avenue, Manchester, Bury, M45 6DP |
| Headteacher | Katy Dickson |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 190 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.8% |
| School Capacity | 190 / 236 (81% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
37
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Victoria Avenue, Manchester
Bury, M45 6DP
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