Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School, Bury

Ofsted's report card from its 12 May 2026 inspection grades Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School on 7 areas: 3 strong standard and 4 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Attendance and behaviour - Strong standard. "Leaders use their secure knowledge of pupils and their families to put in targeted support when they have concerns about attendance."

Early years - Strong standard. "Leaders have a clear vision for the early years."

Inclusion - Strong standard. "Leaders identify pupils' needs early and with precision."

Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, talk with high levels of confidence when describing what they know and can do across a range of subjects."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders are clear on what is working well in their curriculum."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders, including those responsible for governance, have high expectations and know their school well."

Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "The school's personal development programme is well thought out, linking important topics in the taught curriculum with carefully selected additional activities across the school year."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should make sure that teachers consistently choose activities that build on pupils' prior learning so that pupils have suitable opportunities to deepen their knowledge across subjects"; "Leaders should make sure that teachers consistently identify and rectify gaps in pupils' spelling and handwriting so that pupils write more accurately and fluently"; "Leaders should use more detailed and insightful analysis of performance data to sharpen their identification of school priorities for improvement to secure better outcomes for pupils".

In its own words: "Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School is committed to providing a caring, welcoming and secure environment where every child feels a strong sense of belonging. We strive to inspire all pupils to achieve their best, while recognising and celebrating each child’s individual needs and successes. Our curriculum is designed to be engaging, balanced and fully aligned with statutory requirements."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Choosing the right school for your child can be a difficult task. Thank you for your interest in Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School. Every parent wants to make the right decision. At Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary we help your child take the first steps of preparation for life, to enable them to make an effective contribution to society."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include multi-sports, art and debating.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 77% in Bury and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 68% in reading and 74% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School as their first choice and 11 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School are Mersey Drive Community Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 62% reading, 50% maths); Unsworth Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 89% reading, 86% maths); Sunny Bank Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 81% maths); and All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand (0.6 miles, Good, 72% reading, 79% maths).

Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

12.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 20 pupils (19.4%) received SEN support and 9 (8.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 1 mile away in a straight line.

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Parr Lane (near), 80 metres away.

Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School are Unsworth Academy (0.2 miles), Parrenthorn High School (1.2 miles) and Philips High School (1.4 miles).