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Woodbank Primary School Catchment Area

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

Woodbank Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Bury , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 301 pupils, and a capacity of 306 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

301

Pupils

306

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Woodbank Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Woodbank 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Woodbank Primary School — School Information

Full address
Woodbank Primary School, Brandlesholme Road, Bury, BL8 1AX
Local authority
Bury
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
20.5% of pupils
DfE URN
150416

Other Primary Schools in Bury

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Woodbank Primary School

Is Woodbank Primary School oversubscribed?

Woodbank Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 306 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Woodbank Primary School?

Admission to Woodbank 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 Woodbank Primary School cover?

Woodbank Primary School is a primary school in Bury, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Woodbank Primary School?

Woodbank Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.