Best Primary Schools in Bury 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 64 schools across Bury. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Bury has 64 primary schools, of which 5 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 53 rated Good — 91% of primary schools in Bury are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Gorsefield Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Bury follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

64
Total schools
5
Outstanding
8%
Outstanding rate
64%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Gorsefield Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
🥈 Greenhill Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
🥉 Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
4. Unsworth Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
5. Old Hall Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
6. Greenmount Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. Sedgley Park Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. Sunny Bank Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
10. St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
11. Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Primary
 Good 77 View school
12. St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school
13. Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy
Primary
 Good 76 View school
14. Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
15. Park View Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
16. Hollins Grundy Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
17. St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
Primary
 Good 75 View school
18. Chantlers Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
19. Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
20. Heaton Park Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Bury?
There are 64 primary schools in Bury, of which 5 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Bury?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Bury is Gorsefield Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Bury?
Primary and secondary school applications in Bury are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Bury council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Bury?
8% of primary schools in Bury are rated Outstanding and 83% are rated Good. 74.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.