Springside Primary School
URN: 149050 • Bury BL9 5JB
Overview
- Name
- Springside Primary School
- URN
- 149050
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PRESTOLEE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gillian Thornicroft (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01617642348
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Springside Road, Bury BL9 5JB
Summary
Springside Primary School, located in Bury, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 248 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 260. As part of the Prestolee Multi Academy Trust, the school is committed to fostering an environment where every child is valued and prepared for future opportunities. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its six core values: Respect, Responsibility, Relationships, Resilience, Resourcefulness, and Reflection and Aspiration, which guide the daily experiences of students.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to promote independent learning and critical thinking. Springside Primary places a strong emphasis on developing social skills and emotional resilience, ensuring that students learn to navigate challenges effectively. The leadership team, including Head Teacher Miss G. Thornicroft and Deputy Head Mr. B. Connor, is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for all learners.
With 23.4% of students eligible for free school meals, Springside Primary is attentive to the diverse needs of its community. The school actively engages with parents and guardians, fostering strong relationships to support student development both academically and personally. For more information, visit their website or contact the school directly.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to promote independent learning and critical thinking. Springside Primary places a strong emphasis on developing social skills and emotional resilience, ensuring that students learn to navigate challenges effectively. The leadership team, including Head Teacher Miss G. Thornicroft and Deputy Head Mr. B. Connor, is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for all learners.
With 23.4% of students eligible for free school meals, Springside Primary is attentive to the diverse needs of its community. The school actively engages with parents and guardians, fostering strong relationships to support student development both academically and personally. For more information, visit their website or contact the school directly.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Governor Meetings (governance)
- Our Local Governing Board (governance)
- Prestolee MAT (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- Behaviour Policy (other)
- Policies and Procedures (other)
- Term Dates and Newsletters (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Bury
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PRESTOLEE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 260
- Pupils
- 248
- Boys
- 115
- Girls
- 133
- FSM %
- 23.40
- Open date
- 2022-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 248 | 115 | 133 | 260 | 23.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 246 | 116 | 130 | 260 | 27.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 239 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 239 |
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