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Sunny Bank Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Sunny Bank Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Bury , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 216 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5–11

Age range

216

Pupils

210

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Sunny Bank Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Sunny Bank Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bury. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 216 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bury before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Sunny Bank Primary School — School Information

Full address
Hathaway Road, Bury, BL9 8EQ
Local authority
Bury
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
7.9% of pupils
DfE URN
144593

Other Primary Schools in Bury

If Sunny Bank Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bury are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sunny Bank Primary School

Is Sunny Bank Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Sunny Bank Primary School currently has 216 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Sunny Bank Primary School?

Admission to Sunny Bank Primary School is managed by Bury. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Sunny Bank Primary School cover?

Sunny Bank Primary School is a primary school in Bury, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sunny Bank Primary School?

Sunny Bank Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.