Hollins Grundy Primary School, Bury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a happy, supportive environment where children thrive both academically and personally. Teachers make learning engaging and fun, with enriching trips and activities that bring subjects alive. By Year 6, pupils achieve high standards particularly in reading, writing and maths, and the school provides excellent support for all learners including those with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership with a clear vision for improvement and sustained professional development for staff
- Happy, inclusive school where pupils are confident, well-behaved and keen to learn
- Good progress for all pupils, accelerating in key stage 2 with high standards in reading, writing and mathematics
- Rich, varied curriculum with enriching visits and activities that make learning fun
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not consistently match work to pupils' ability - lower-ability pupils sometimes struggle and the most able are not sufficiently challenged
- Assessment systems need improvement to capture accurate baseline data on entry and monitor progress more precisely
- Subject leaders' monitoring does not always focus on helping teachers reflect on classroom practice and raise expectations
- Incomplete information on the school website regarding spending plans for disadvantaged pupils and sports funding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with robust systems in place, pupils feeling safe and confident to speak to adults, and staff well-trained in procedures.
Extracurricular Activities
Specialist coaching after school, clubs, visits to local theatres, museums and parks, opportunities for able writers to work with an author
Hollins Grundy Primary School is a good school where the headteacher's commitment and vision have led to sustained improvement. Leaders have created a happy, caring environment where pupils thrive and make good progress, with particularly strong standards by the end of Year 6.
At a Glance
17.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 83%. Maths has improved from 64% to 83%. Writing has improved from 61% to 80%.
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
211 pupils
210 capacity
1 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bury
Admissions Demand - Bury
Places available
2,316
Applications
1,908
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Bury (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.06929%
Overall absence
9.83607%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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