Woodbank Primary School
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
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Jan 2020Latest monitoring visit (29 Jan 2020): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 4 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
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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