Woodbank Primary School
98%
Capacity
301
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Woodbank Primary School
Woodbank 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 301 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 306 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Woodbank Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Gilmore, it falls under Bury local authority.
Woodbank Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 37 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Woodbank Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Swimming, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Film Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, Woodbank 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 | Woodbank Primary School, Bury, Bury, BL8 1AX |
| Headteacher | Claire Gilmore |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 301 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.5% |
| School Capacity | 301 / 306 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Jan 2020Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Jan 2020): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed37
66
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Woodbank Primary School, Bury
Bury, BL8 1AX
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