Sunny Bank Primary School, Bury

In its own words: "Our Aims and Values outline the vision we have of education and the principles we work towards. We aim to provide a holistic approach, where the children are at the heart of every aspect of school life. We maintain a trusting and caring community where everyone is respected and valued."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of all children, staff, governors and trustees, I would like to warmly welcome you to our school. Our staff commit to providing the best education and personal development possible and - in return - we are incredibly lucky to serve such wonderfully talented and dedicated children and supportive families."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, dance, choir, coding and art.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £5.50 per session.

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Sunny Bank Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 77% in Bury and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 94% in reading and 94% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 49 families put Sunny Bank Primary School as their first choice and 107 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.6 first choices for every place. 19 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Sunny Bank Primary School are St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.3 miles, 86% reading, 88% maths); Unsworth Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 89% reading, 86% maths); All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand (0.4 miles, Good, 72% reading, 79% maths); and Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 78% maths).

Sunny Bank Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Sunny Bank Primary School is one of 5 schools run by Vision Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

6.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 12.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (65%), Asian (20%) and Mixed (9%).

In 2026, 13 pupils (6%) received SEN support and 11 (5.1%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

Sunny Bank Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 24 pupils: fewer 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 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wastdale Avenue (opposite), 130 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Sunny Bank Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Sunny Bank Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Sunny Bank Primary School are Unsworth Academy (0.6 miles), Philips High School (1.2 miles) and Star Radcliffe Academy (1.5 miles).