Higher Lane Primary School

Higher Lane Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Higher Lane Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Higher Lane Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in December 2025, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Higher Lane Primary School?

Higher Lane Primary School has 491 pupils on roll.

What ages does Higher Lane Primary School take?

Higher Lane Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Higher Lane Primary School located?

Higher Lane Primary School is located in Manchester, M45 7EX, Bury.

How do I apply to Higher Lane Primary School?

Higher Lane Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Higher Lane Primary School?

On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Higher Lane Primary School was 0.976 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at Higher Lane Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 62.3% of pupils at Higher Lane Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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