Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School

URN: 105352 • Bury BL9 8JT

Overview

Name
Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School
URN
105352
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Jewish
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Melanie Kobak (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01617662888
Website
Visit
Address
Parr Lane, Bury BL9 8JT

Summary

Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Bury, with a current enrolment of 102 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school fosters a strong Jewish identity through the teaching of Judaism according to Halacha, promoting Jewish values, and celebrating Jewish worship. The school aims to instill a love and understanding of Jewish heritage in its students.

The school is committed to providing a nurturing and secure environment where every child feels a sense of belonging. It emphasizes the importance of positive relationships between staff and pupils, which contributes to a culture of safety and support. The curriculum is designed to be relevant and balanced, aligning with statutory requirements while catering to the unique needs of each child.

Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School values community engagement and encourages parents to be involved in their child's education. The school's ethos is underpinned by five core values: Simcha, Middos, Achdus, Ruach, and Torah, which guide the educational experience and personal development of its students.

Key details

LA
Bury
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
102
Boys
55
Girls
47
FSM %
16.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 102 55 47 210 16.10
2024-09-11 112 62 50 210 13.00
2023-09-11 95 42 53 210 6.60
2022-09-11 95 42 53 210 6.60
2021-09-11 124 58 66 210 7.10
2020-09-11 126 57 69 210 6.60

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