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2025 Best Primary Schools in Bury Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top primary and all-through schools across Bury. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Primary Schools in Bury

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State · Primary
#1BURY
#511England

Holcombe Brook Primary School

Longsight Road, Holcombe Brook, Bury, BL0 9TA
Bury council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
264 pupils
Mixed
5-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School40 offers / 86 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#2BURY
#785England

Sunny Bank Primary School, Bury

Hathaway Road, Bury, BL9 8EQ
Bury council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
215 pupils
Mixed
5-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School30 offers / 84 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#3BURY
#1,182England

Chantlers Primary School

Foulds Avenue, Bury, BL8 2SF
Bury council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
303 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School35 offers / 106 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#4BURY
#1,443England

Heap Bridge Village Primary School

Heap Brow, Heap Bridge, Bury, BL9 7JP
Rochdale council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mixed
5-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School25 offers / 59 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#5BURY
#2,420England

Edenfield Church of England Primary School

Market Street, Edenfield, Bury, BL0 0HL
Lancashire council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
196 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School30 offers / 63 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#5BURY
#2,420England

Ramsbottom Stubbins Primary School

Bolton Road North, Stubbins, Bury, BL0 0NA
Lancashire council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
198 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School12 offers / 30 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#6BURY
#2,660England

Greenmount Primary School, Bury

Holhouse Lane, Greenmount, Bury, BL8 4HD
Bury council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School33 offers / 89 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#7BURY
#3,192England

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom

Nuttall Lane, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9JD
Bury council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
219 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School19 offers / 39 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#8BURY
#3,412England

Elton Community Primary School

Alston Street, Bury, BL8 1SB
Bury council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
323 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School30 offers / 53 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details

Map of Primary Schools in Bury

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Neighbourhoods in Bury

Brandlesholme is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#27Woodbank Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Woodbank Primary School#27
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Bury town centre is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15St Luke's CofE Primary School, BuryStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#34Holy Trinity Primary School, BuryStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
N/ABury Grammar SchoolsIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
St Luke's CofE Primary School, Bury#15
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Holy Trinity Primary School, Bury#34
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Bury Grammar SchoolsN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Chesham Fold is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AChesham Primary AcademyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
Chesham Primary AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

Edenfield is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Edenfield Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Edenfield Church of England Primary School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Elton is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Chantlers Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#8Elton Community Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#16St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#18Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, BuryStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#24Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, BuryStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#36St John with St Mark CofE Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
N/ASt Stephen's Church of England Primary School, BuryStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
Chantlers Primary School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Elton Community Primary School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy#16
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury#18
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury#24
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School#36
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School, BuryN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Fairfield is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#29Fairfield Community Primary School, BuryStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Fairfield Community Primary School, Bury#29
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Greenmount is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Greenmount Primary School, BuryStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#11Greenhill Primary School, BuryStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#25Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, BuryStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
Greenmount Primary School, Bury#6
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Greenhill Primary School, Bury#11
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury#25
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Hawkshaw is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10St Mary's Church of England Primary School, HawkshawStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw#10
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Heap Bridge is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Heap Bridge Village Primary SchoolStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Heap Bridge Village Primary School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Heywood is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Old Hall Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Old Hall Primary School#13
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Holcombe is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Holcombe Brook is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Holcombe Brook Primary SchoolStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Holcombe Brook Primary School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Hollins is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#32Hollins Grundy Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Hollins Grundy Primary School#32
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Pimhole is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#26St Thomas Church of England Primary School, BuryStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Bury#26
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Radcliffe is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#21East Ward Community Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
East Ward Community Primary School#21
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Ramsbottom is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, RamsbottomStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#14St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary AcademyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#33Peel Brow SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
N/AHazlehurst Primary AcademyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom#7
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy#14
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Peel Brow School#33
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Hazlehurst Primary AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

Stubbins is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Ramsbottom Stubbins Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Ramsbottom Stubbins Primary School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Summerseat is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#22Springside Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#35Summerseat Methodist Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedProtestantGood
Springside Primary School#22
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Summerseat Methodist Primary School#35
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Protestant
Ofsted: Good

The Mosses is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#23St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, BuryStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury#23
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Tottington is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#28Tottington Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Tottington Primary School#28
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Unsworth is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Sunny Bank Primary School, BuryStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#17Unsworth Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#20Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedJewishGood
#30St Paul's Church of England Primary School, BuryStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
#31Lowercroft Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Sunny Bank Primary School, Bury#2
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Unsworth Primary School#17
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School#20
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Jewish
Ofsted: Good
St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Bury#30
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Lowercroft Primary School#31
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Walshaw is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Christ Church CofE Primary School, BuryStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Bury#12
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Whitefield is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#19St Peter's Church of England Primary School, BuryStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Bury#19
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

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