Primary School Placements 2023

Over 91% of Bury primary pupils will attend their first choice of primary school.

In 2022, 97% of Bury children were offered their preferred second and first place which remains level with 2023’s 97% acceptance rate for first and second choices.

A total of 2,109 applicants from Bury residents have been offered a place at primary schools across the borough.

This percentage demonstrates Bury’s schools continuing to provide high quality education for children across the borough.

Full details of placements below:

Reception Allocations September 2023

2109 applications from Bury residents, places have been allocated as follows:

1st preference offers – 1923 (91.2%)

2nd preference offers – 118 (5.6%)

3rd preference offers – 24 (1.1%)

Reception Allocations September 2022

2063 applications from Bury residents places have been allocated as follows:

• 1st preference offers – 1950 (94.5%)
• 2nd preference offers – 64 (3%)
• 3rd preference offers – 17 (1%)

Isobel Booler, director of education and skills at Bury Council, said: “I am happy to report that over 91% of primary pupils will be heading to their school of choice in September. It is indeed an exciting time for our young children to begin their school career and a credit to the local schools across the borough for continuing to work hard to provide the best education for our children. I wish all the best to new pupils starting in September at their school of choice”