Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School
Helmshore Road, Holcombe, Bury, BL8 4PAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bury for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bury. It ranks 18th of 32 primary schools in Bury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 March 2024, report published 6 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 March 2024
Pupils flourish at this school. They told inspectors that pupils are made to feel welcome and that they quickly make new friends. Pupils were also keen to explain how the school helps them to develop the confidence and resilience that they need to embrace new challenges. Pupils typically behave well. They play and chat together sociably at breaktimes. Pupils are happy and proud to uphold the school's values. They strive to follow the 'rainbow rules' which help them to behave responsibly and to show respect towards others. The school ensures that all pupils benefit from the impressive 'Holcombe Offer'. The high-quality activities that pupils experience as part of this offer help them to secure and deepen their learning. Pupils enjoy helping each other through roles such as school councillors, ambassadors, faith leaders or 'buddies' to children in the early years. Pupils also take part in a wide range of local events, such as celebrations at their parish church or competitions with other schools. The school has high expectations for the achievement of all pupils. It ensures that disadvantaged pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), overcome any additional challenges that they may face. Pupils typically achieve well across the curriculum.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not ensured that the curriculum clearly defines the essential knowledge that teachers should focus on with their class. In these subjects, some pupils are not able to recall important information that they need to be well prepared for their next stage of learning. The school should ensure that, in these remaining subjects, teachers are clear about the essential knowledge that pupils should learn in readiness for subsequent learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
115 pupils on roll, with places for 118
Schools near Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Hazlehurst Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | 90% met the expected standard |
| Peel Brow School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 71% met the expected standard |
| Ramsbottom Stubbins Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amy Longstaff
- Phone
- 01706823498
- Address
- Helmshore Road, Holcombe, Bury, BL8 4PA
- Local authority
- Bury
- URN
- 105338
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.