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Woodbank Primary School

Bury, BL8 1AXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2020
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 37 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Woodbank Primary School

Woodbank Primary School sits in Bury, a local authority where the average Key Stage 2 attainment score for primary schools is 64. The school’s own most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2020, rated it Good overall, with Good marks for leadership and management, early years provision, and the quality of education. That puts it in line with the majority of Bury’s 64 primary schools, though the LA has only two Outstanding primaries. Woodbank’s previous inspection in 2014 graded it Requires Improvement, so the jump to Good represents a clear upward trajectory. With 301 pupils on a capacity of 306, the school is running near full, and its 20.5 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals is slightly above the national average, suggesting a broadly mixed intake. The school also offers nursery provision, taking children from age three, which makes it a practical choice for families wanting continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWoodbank Primary School, Bury, Bury, BL8 1AX
HeadteacherClaire Gilmore
Local AuthorityBury
Number of Pupils301
Free School Meals (FSM)20.5%
School Capacity301 / 306 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Jan 2020
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (29 Jan 2020): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryDining HallGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsRoundersSwimmingCricketGymnasticsDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningFilm ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:30-17:45

Source: woodbank.bury.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodbank Primary School

Woodbank Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.