Woodbank Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Bury (Bury).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We're delighted to welcome you to our school community! At Woodbank Primary School, we believe that every child deserves a vibrant, supportive, and engaging learning environment. Our aim is to inspire a lifelong love of learning, nurture individual talents, and help our students grow into confident, compassionate, and curious individuals.
Our dedicated staff are committed to providing a safe and stimulating atmosphere where children can thrive academically, socially, and creatively. We encourage a close partnership with parents and carers, as we believe that together, we can help every child achieve their best.
Here you will find, you'll find important information about our curriculum, classes, school events, and the values that guide our school's community spirit. Whether you're a parent, carer, or visitor, we invite you to explore and see the wonderful experiences that make our school such a special, happy and unique place.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Cricket
- Gymnastics
- Karate
- Tennis
- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 150416
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bury
- Constituency
- Bury North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2024
Governing body (7 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Aileen Birrell Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Edward Hirst | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Headteacher Claire Gilmore | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mrs Marian O'Toole | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr James Brittain | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Joanne Lilley | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Noreen Madigan | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr David Parsons | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Kashaf Bhatti Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record