Unsworth Primary School, based in Bury, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Unsworth Primary School currently has around 227 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.
| Address: | Blackley Close, Bury, BL9 8LY |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bury |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Christine Reynolds |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 105317 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 227 |
| Number of Boys: | 117 |
| Number of Girls: | 110 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsworth Primary School Blackley Close , Unsworth BL9 8LY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Primary School Blackley Close , Unsworth BL9 8LY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand Rufford Drive , Whitefield M45 8PL | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School Parr Lane , Unsworth BL9 8JT | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mersey Drive Community Primary School Mersey Drive , Whitefield M45 8LN | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlebrook High School Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | - not rated | 859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 2out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , M25 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Specialist Arts College Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | - not rated | 627 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhaven School Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | - not rated | 822 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ark The Pupil Learning Centre , Unit 2 Whitefield Centre M45 8NH | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epru Lancaster Suite, Whitefield Primary , Victoria Avenue M45 6DP | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.