Whitefield Community Primary School, Manchester

In its own words: "One of the many job positions which keep our school running smoothly and give our children experiences and responsibilities to prepare them for life are our animal carers. These children applied for their jobs because: they love animals; had experience of caring for animals; wanted experience of working with animals or are interested in nature and wildlife."

From the headteacher's welcome: ""Pupils love coming to Whitefield Primary. They live and breathe the school values of ‘inspire, dream, achieve’. Pupils have lots of friends. They show great respect for one another. Parents and carers appreciate the family environment that leaders have fostered. Staff and pupils enjoy warm relationships. Pupils feel cared for and listened to. This helps them feel safe in school."

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Whitefield Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 77% in Bury and 77% and 75% across England.

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

For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Whitefield Community Primary School as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Whitefield Community Primary School are Ribble Drive Community Primary School (0.3 miles, 78% reading, 72% maths); St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (0.4 miles, 71% reading, 79% maths); Higher Lane Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 85% reading, 76% maths); and Heaton Park Primary School (0.5 miles, 76% reading, 76% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Whitefield Community Primary School.

Whitefield Community Primary School is one of 7 schools run by The Collective Community Trust, an academy trust.

41.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 51.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (35%), Asian (19%) and Mixed (12%).

The nearest tram or metro stop is Besses o'th'barn (Manchester Metrolink), about 410 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Prestfield Road (opposite), 270 metres away.

In 2024/25, Whitefield Community Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 5.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Whitefield Community Primary School are Philips High School (0.6 miles), The Heys School (0.8 miles), Parrenthorn High School (0.9 miles) and Unsworth Academy (1.2 miles).