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Woodbank Primary School

Woodbank Primary School, Bury, BL8 1AX
Part of: THE COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Woodbank Primary School
Bury, BL8 1AX
301 Pupils
306 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
20.50% FSM %
147 Boys
154 Girls
About Woodbank Primary School

Woodbank Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Bury and the surrounding area in Bury with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 301 pupils on roll. School capacity: 306. Current headteacher: Claire Gilmore.

Information on Woodbank Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bury
Region North West
Administrative District Bury
Parliamentary Constituency Bury North
Ward Elton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-04-2024
UKPRN 10094115
URN 150416
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Aileen Birrell Chair of Local Governing Body 01/04/2024 31/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Kashaf Bhatti Local Governor 22/02/2022 21/02/2026 Elected by parents
Mr James Brittain Local Governor 27/01/2025 26/01/2029 Elected by parents
Headteacher Claire Gilmore Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Edward Hirst Local Governor 22/02/2026 21/02/2030 Elected by parents
Miss Joanne Lilley Local Governor 26/09/2024 25/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Noreen Madigan Local Governor 25/09/2023 24/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Marian O'Toole Local Governor 17/03/2025 16/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Parsons Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Elton Community Primary School
0.52 km • Bury
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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
0.86 km • Bury
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St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
1 km • Bury
Other
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
1.06 km • Bury
Other
The Elton High School
1.24 km • Bury
Other
Bury Grammar Schools
1.36 km • Bury
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Frequently Asked Questions
Woodbank Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bury, Bury.
Woodbank Primary School has 301 pupils, with a capacity of 306.
Woodbank Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Woodbank Primary School is Miss Claire Gilmore.
Woodbank Primary School is at Woodbank Primary School, Brandlesholme Road, Bury, BL8 1AX, in the Bury local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Woodbank Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Woodbank Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Claire Gilmore
Woodbank Primary School, Brandlesholme Road, Bury, BL8 1AX
01617611253
www.woodbank.bury.sch.uk
Location
BL8 1AX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 150416
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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