Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School
URN: 105338 • Bury BL8 4PA
Overview
- Name
- Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 105338
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amy Longstaff (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706823498
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Helmshore Road, Bury BL8 4PA
Summary
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School, located in Bury, is a voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 113 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 118. The school prides itself on its strong community ethos, rooted in Christian values, and aims to foster an environment where pupils can flourish academically and personally. The leadership, under Headteacher Mrs. Amy Longstaff, emphasizes the importance of resilience, tolerance, and a love for lifelong learning.
The school offers a broad and rich curriculum, with a particular focus on personal development, which has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. Emmanuel Holcombe is noted for achieving the best Year 6 SATs results in Bury and has a high pass rate in phonics assessments. Additionally, the school features vibrant learning environments and an onsite Forest School, enhancing the educational experience for all pupils.
Support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is a priority at Emmanuel Holcombe, with dedicated staff and resources to ensure all pupils achieve their potential. The school encourages strong partnerships between home and school, welcoming family involvement in the educational journey.
The school offers a broad and rich curriculum, with a particular focus on personal development, which has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. Emmanuel Holcombe is noted for achieving the best Year 6 SATs results in Bury and has a high pass rate in phonics assessments. Additionally, the school features vibrant learning environments and an onsite Forest School, enhancing the educational experience for all pupils.
Support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is a priority at Emmanuel Holcombe, with dedicated staff and resources to ensure all pupils achieve their potential. The school encourages strong partnerships between home and school, welcoming family involvement in the educational journey.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Download Ofsted Report March 2024 (download)
- Home (other)
- About us (other)
- Admissions and Open days (other)
- Headteacher's Welcome (other)
- Pre-School 2026 Places Available (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Bury
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 118
- Pupils
- 113
- Boys
- 61
- Girls
- 52
- FSM %
- 3.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 113 | 61 | 52 | 118 | 3.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 107 | 52 | 55 | 118 | 5.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 114 | 61 | 53 | 118 | 5.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 114 | 61 | 53 | 118 | 5.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 114 | 56 | 58 | 118 | 5.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 106 | 49 | 57 | 118 | 2.80 |
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