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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Identifying Pupils With SEND (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Local Offer (sen)
- Events Calendar (calendar)
- Events Calendar (calendar)
- 2025/2026 (download)
- 2026/2027 (download)
- Data Protection Policy (download)
- GDPR Children Letter (download)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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