Open State Primary Jewish Mixed

Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School

Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8JT
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Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School
Bury, BL9 8JT
102 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
16.10% FSM %
55 Boys
47 Girls
About Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School

Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Bury, Bury, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Jewish character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 102 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Melanie Kobak.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bury
Region North West
Administrative District Bury
Parliamentary Constituency Bury South
Ward Unsworth
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Jewish
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10073738
URN 105352
Data Last Updated 14-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Rabbi Anthony Jaffe Chair of Governors 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Russell Bernstein Governor 02/05/2025 03/05/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Gary Harris Governor 08/02/2025 07/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Harvey Jacobson Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rabbi Samuel Jaffe Governor 01/09/2012 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Yankie Jaffe Governor 17/04/2024 16/04/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Melanie Kobak Governor 07/07/2022 07/07/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Devorah Landau Governor 07/03/2022 07/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Nadia Myerson Governor 17/04/2024 16/04/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Philip Reuben Governor 14/07/2025 13/07/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Barry Ross Governor 08/03/2026 07/03/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Peter Ross Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bury, Bury.
Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School has 102 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School has a Jewish religious character.
The Headteacher at Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School is Mrs Melanie Kobak.
Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School is at Parr Lane, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8JT, in the Bury local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Melanie Kobak
Parr Lane, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8JT
01617662888
www.bwjps.org.uk
Location
BL9 8JT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 105352
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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