Holcombe Brook Primary School
URN: 105311 • Bury BL0 9TA
Overview
- Name
- Holcombe Brook Primary School
- URN
- 105311
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Westerby (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01204882304
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Longsight Road, Bury BL0 9TA
Summary
Holcombe Brook Primary School is a mixed community school located in Bury, with a current enrolment of 263 pupils and a capacity of 280. The school is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all students are encouraged to include, enjoy, and achieve in their educational journey. With a focus on pupil voice, the school actively seeks feedback from students to enhance their learning experiences, particularly in areas such as reading.
The school offers a well-rounded curriculum that supports the academic and personal development of its pupils. Recent initiatives include homework support for spelling and a strong emphasis on online safety, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the digital world. Regular newsletters keep parents informed about school activities, important dates, and resources available to support their children’s learning at home.
Holcombe Brook Primary School also prioritises the well-being of its students, with a notable percentage (14.10%) of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to supporting families in the community. The school fosters a collaborative environment where parents are encouraged to participate in their children's education and school life. For more information, visit their website at www.holcombebrookprimary.org.uk.
The school offers a well-rounded curriculum that supports the academic and personal development of its pupils. Recent initiatives include homework support for spelling and a strong emphasis on online safety, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the digital world. Regular newsletters keep parents informed about school activities, important dates, and resources available to support their children’s learning at home.
Holcombe Brook Primary School also prioritises the well-being of its students, with a notable percentage (14.10%) of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to supporting families in the community. The school fosters a collaborative environment where parents are encouraged to participate in their children's education and school life. For more information, visit their website at www.holcombebrookprimary.org.uk.
Useful links
- Staff and Governance (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- For Child (download)
- For Adult (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Website Privacy and Usage Policies · (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Bury
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 280
- Pupils
- 263
- Boys
- 136
- Girls
- 127
- FSM %
- 14.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 263 | 136 | 127 | 280 | 14.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 264 | 144 | 120 | 280 | 15.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 263 | 155 | 108 | 280 | 17.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 263 | 155 | 108 | 280 | 17.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 267 | 158 | 109 | 280 | 12.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 276 | 157 | 119 | 280 | 5.40 |
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