Woodbank Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Woodbank Primary School
Address: Woodbank Primary School, Brandlesholme Road
Town/City: Bury
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL8 1AX
Telephone Number: 0161 761 1253
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: The Collective Community Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Claire Gilmore
Capacity: 306
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 295 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.9%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 150416
DfE Number: 351/2014
UKPRN: 10094115
UPRN: 100012563111
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bury (E08000002)
Constituency: Bury North (E14001144)
Electoral Ward: Elton (E05014155)

Easting & Northing: 379566E, 411825N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 36' 11.61" N 2° 18' 36.47" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJM3Q+7W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Kashaf Bhatti - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 February 2026.
  • Mrs Aileen Birrell - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2026.
  • Mr James Brittain - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 January 2029.
  • Headteacher Claire Gilmore - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Edward Hirst - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 February 2030.
  • Miss Joanne Lilley - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
  • Ms Noreen Madigan - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 September 2027.
  • Mrs Marian O'Toole - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 March 2029.
  • Mr David Parsons - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.