Unsworth Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Unsworth Primary School
Address: Blackley Close, Unsworth
Town/City: Bury
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL9 8LY
Telephone Number: 0161 766 4876
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2019
Trust: Oak Learning Partnership
Sponsor: Oak Learning Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Grundy
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 232 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 110% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.3%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 146932
DfE Number: 351/2050
UKPRN: 10083030
UPRN: 100012565938
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bury (E08000002)
Constituency: Bury South (E14001145)
Electoral Ward: Unsworth (E05014168)

Easting & Northing: 381477E, 406794N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 33' 29.07" N 2° 16' 51.43" W
Plus Code: 9C5VHP59+6J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Janet Adams - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Tyler Bryce - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 23 October 2025. Term runs until 22 October 2029.
  • Mrs Jo Grundy - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Jodie Hook - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 May 2028.
  • Mrs Caroline Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2026.
  • Mr Lee Murphy - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 July 2026.
  • Mr Paul Turner - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 October 2029.
  • Mr Mark Warrilow - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 May 2027.