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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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