The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 113
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 3.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Head
- Mrs Amy Longstaff (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Helmshore Road, Holcombe, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4PA
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School?
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School currently has 113 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School take?
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School?
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School is in Bury, BL8 4PA, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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