Hollins Grundy Primary School, Bury
Hollins Grundy Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bury. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 12th-highest of the 37 schools in Bury with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bury (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hollins Grundy Primary School in detail
Hollins Grundy Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We open the gates at 8.45am and children should be dropped off at the gate. We always have a teacher on duty in the morning to take messages. Children arriving after 8.55am should enter school through the school office and will be marked as late in the register (L)."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Hollins Grundy Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 77% in Bury and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 82% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Hollins Grundy Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Hollins Grundy Primary School as their first choice and 54 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Hollins Grundy Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hollins Grundy Primary School are Sunny Bank Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 81% maths); Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 78% reading, 78% maths); St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.9 miles, 86% reading, 88% maths); and Unsworth Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 89% reading, 86% maths).
Hollins Grundy Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Sunny Bank Primary SchoolBury and Whitefield Jewish Primary SchoolSt Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyUnsworth Primary School
Who goes there
9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (71%), Asian (16%) and Mixed (6%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hollins Community Centre (outside), 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Hollins Grundy Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Hollins Grundy Primary School are Unsworth Academy (0.7 miles), The Derby High School (1.4 miles) and Bury Church of England High School (1.4 miles).
Unsworth AcademyThe Derby High SchoolBury Church of England High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from October 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Your child will feel safe, happy and cared for at this school. The teachers have high expectations and create a calm environment where learning flourishes. Reading is a real priority with skilled teaching, and the school offers plenty of clubs, trips and activities to help your child develop their talents and interests.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with skilled phonics teaching and matching books to pupils' knowledge - most pupils read confidently and fluently
- Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND, helping them fully engage in learning
- Well-constructed curriculum in most subjects that helps pupils build knowledge over time
- Rich extra-curricular activities and experiences including clubs, residential trips and community involvement
- Positive school culture where pupils feel safe and know they can talk to staff about concerns
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, assessment procedures are not effective - staff do not have accurate understanding of how well pupils are learning
- Some subject content is not being taught fully in a small number of subjects, which hinders pupils' progress
- Teachers' checks on pupil learning are inconsistent across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with comprehensive policies in place, staff trained on latest guidance, and staff recording and reporting concerns promptly.
Extracurricular Activities
Technola computing club, multi-skills club, cricket club, bench-ball club, Year 6 residential retreat, anti-bullying ambassadors, school council, happy mind champions, community singing, litter-picking activities
Hollins Grundy Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils feel safe and happy. Leaders and staff have high expectations and have created a calm, orderly environment that supports most pupils to achieve well across the curriculum.
At a Glance
17.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 64% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 61% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Hollins Grundy Primary School
Term dates
Hollins Grundy Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Bury. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Hollins Grundy Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Hollins Grundy Primary School is in Bury; for families living there:
Apply to Bury for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bury is 10 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
209 pupils
210 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bury
Across Bury council
Places available
2,275
Applications
1,901
Got 1st preference
91.4%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Bury council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
16.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
211
Total Pupils
110
Boys
101
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
23.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,071
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,308
Per pupil
£1191k
Total funding
£39k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
9.8%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Hollins Grundy Primary School
Questions parents ask about Hollins Grundy Primary School
What are SATs results like at Hollins Grundy Primary School?
Of the pupils at Hollins Grundy Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Hollins Grundy Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hollins Grundy Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Hollins Grundy Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Hollins Grundy Primary School is oversubscribed, Bury allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Hollins Grundy Primary School?
Hollins Grundy Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Hollins Grundy Primary School?
Classes at Hollins Grundy Primary School average 30.1 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Hollins Grundy Primary School?
Hollins Grundy Primary School has around 211 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hollins Grundy Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Hollins Grundy Primary School in 2024/25. 9.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hollins Grundy Primary School?
Apply through Bury's coordinated admissions process, naming Hollins Grundy Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Hollins Grundy Primary School's term dates?
Hollins Grundy Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Bury. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Hollins Grundy Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bury is 10 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hollins Grundy Primary School?
Hollins Grundy Primary School is at The Hags, Off Hollins Lane, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 8AY.
Sources: Bury term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)