Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Bury. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School.

Bury, BL84PA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

72

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
79.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 93.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 March 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Helmshore Road
Holcombe
Bury, BL84PA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105338
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Helmshore Road, Holcombe, Bury, BL8 4PA
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
118 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Manchester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
107
Free School Meals
6.3% (7 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.6% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
93.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
93.0 (+34.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.1 (10.4 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 108.0
2023 107.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
12
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
107 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ."

As a Church of England Primary School, enabling every child to flourish in their potential as a child of God, is at the heart of the church's and Emmanuel Holcombe's distinctive mission.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Headteacher Mrs Amy Longstaff, highlighting partnership with families, Christian ethos, and a commitment to providing exciting, creative and meaningful learning experiences.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

choir chess dance cross-country digital leaders netball football science club

Sports

netball football

Facilities

Forest School onsite Sunshine Room (sensory room)

Curriculum Highlights

Maths English Science Computing Art and Design Design Technology Geography History PSHE Spanish Music R.E. P.E. British values Theme weeks

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Peelers Wrap Around Care: Breakfast club from 7:30am; Breakfast for All from 8:15am (no charge for Reception to Year 6); After School Club until 6pm (Preschool until 5:15pm); bookings and payments via booking app (Teach2Parent App).

Admissions Criteria

Preschool intake: 13 places (part-time and full-time); Reception intake: 15 places. Admission into Preschool and all year groups (except Reception) managed by the school office. A place in Preschool gives priority for a place in Reception.

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