The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 301
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 20.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Trust
- THE COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Claire Gilmore (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Woodbank Primary School, Brandlesholme Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1AX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmElton Community Primary School
Primary · 522m away
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Primary · 862m away
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
Primary · 995m away
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Primary · 1.1km away
The Elton High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Bury Grammar Schools
Independent · 1.4km away
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Chantlers Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Woodbank Primary School?
Woodbank Primary School currently has 301 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodbank Primary School take?
Woodbank Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodbank Primary School?
Woodbank Primary School is in Bury, BL8 1AX, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodbank Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Woodbank Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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