East Ward Community Primary School
URN: 144572 • Bury BL9 7QZ
Overview
- Name
- East Ward Community Primary School
- URN
- 144572
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- VISION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kathryn Mort (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01617646065
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Willow Street, Bury BL9 7QZ
Summary
East Ward Community Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Bury, with a current enrolment of 476 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering an environment where students feel happy, challenged, successful, and proud. The ethos is built around inclusivity and support, with a significant percentage (54.70%) of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting the diverse community it serves.
The curriculum at East Ward is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong emphasis on core subjects such as phonics, reading, writing, and maths. The school also offers enrichment opportunities, including after-school clubs and a dedicated nursery, Little Oaks, to support early childhood development. Additionally, the school prioritises mental health and well-being through initiatives like the MY HAPPY MIND programme.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through various channels, including newsletters and parental involvement initiatives. The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and special educational needs, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at East Ward is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong emphasis on core subjects such as phonics, reading, writing, and maths. The school also offers enrichment opportunities, including after-school clubs and a dedicated nursery, Little Oaks, to support early childhood development. Additionally, the school prioritises mental health and well-being through initiatives like the MY HAPPY MIND programme.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through various channels, including newsletters and parental involvement initiatives. The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and special educational needs, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially.
Useful links
- Administer Site (other)
- podcasts (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- mobile app (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Bury
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- VISION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 476
- Boys
- 242
- Girls
- 234
- FSM %
- 54.70
- Open date
- 2017-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 476 | 242 | 234 | 420 | 54.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 464 | 234 | 230 | 420 | 53.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 449 | 228 | 221 | 420 | 51.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 449 | 228 | 221 | 420 | 51.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 443 | 227 | 216 | 420 | 48.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 436 | 223 | 213 | 420 | 41.50 |
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