Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School
Address: Parr Lane, Unsworth
Town/City: Bury
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL9 8JT
Telephone Number: 0161 766 2888
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Jewish
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr David Witkin
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 103 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 49% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.2%

Location and administration

URN: 105352
DfE Number: 351/3349
UKPRN: 10073738
UPRN: 100012826585
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bury (E08000002)
Constituency: Bury South (E14001145)
Electoral Ward: Unsworth (E05014168)

Easting & Northing: 381861E, 407104N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 33' 39.15" N 2° 16' 30.62" W
Plus Code: 9C5VHP6F+9W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Russell Bernstein - Governor. Appointed on 2 May 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 2 May 2029.
  • Mr Gary Harris - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 February 2029.
  • Mr Harvey Jacobson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Rabbi Anthony Jaffe - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Rabbi Samuel Jaffe - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2012 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Yankie Jaffe - Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 April 2028.
  • Mrs Melanie Kobak - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Devorah Landau - Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 March 2030.
  • Mrs Nadia Myerson - Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 April 2028.
  • Mr Philip Anthony Reuben - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 July 2029.
  • Mr Barry Ross - Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 March 2030.
  • Mr Peter Ross - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Martin Spitzer - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr James Wilde - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 September 2028.
  • Mr David Witkin - Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 August 2030.