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Schools in Bury

  • 84State-funded schools
  • 64Primary
  • 14Secondary
  • 4Special
  • North WestRegion
Applications per placeCircle size: applications
First choice · secondary 2026
91%
7 pts above England (84%)
2,233 families applied
First choice · primary 2026
91%
close to England (92%)
1,901 families applied
Applications per place · secondary
2.2
close to England median (2.2)
Median school
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How hard is it to get a place here?

DfE · families living in Bury
Secondary (Year 7) · Sept 2026
91%got their first choice
7 pts above England (84%)

2,233 applicants · 1.8% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 91%; England 84%
  2. 2025 90%; England 84%
  3. 2024 84%; England 83%
  4. 2023 85%; England 83%
  5. 2022 90%; England 83%
  6. 2021 84%; England 81%
  7. 2020 84%; England 82%
  8. 2019 79%; England 81%
  9. 2018 83%; England 82%
  10. 2017 82%; England 83%
  11. 2016 84%; England 84%
  12. 2015 89%; England 84%
  13. 2014 90%; England 85%
  • Bury
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20262,23390.7%98.2%1.8%
Sep 20252,31989.8%97.1%2.8%
Sep 20242,25883.7%94.5%5.5%
Sep 20232,35185.0%94.6%5.4%
Sep 20222,33689.6%96.4%3.6%
Sep 20212,26783.7%93.9%5.9%
Sep 20202,33784.4%95.0%4.9%
Sep 20192,35379.0%91.8%8.2%
Sep 20182,20283.2%94.0%6.0%
Sep 20172,21181.7%92.9%7.0%
Sep 20162,24184.3%95.0%4.8%
Sep 20152,06489.3%97.0%3.0%
Sep 20142,10690.5%97.2%2.8%
Primary (Reception) · Sept 2026
91%got their first choice
close to England (92%)

1,901 applicants · 1.9% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 91%; England 92%
  2. 2025 95%; England 93%
  3. 2024 94%; England 93%
  4. 2023 92%; England 92%
  5. 2022 95%; England 92%
  6. 2021 94%; England 92%
  7. 2020 89%; England 90%
  8. 2019 88%; England 91%
  9. 2018 89%; England 91%
  10. 2017 86%; England 90%
  11. 2016 89%; England 88%
  12. 2015 85%; England 88%
  13. 2014 91%; England 88%
  • Bury
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20261,90191.4%98.1%1.9%
Sep 20251,90895.0%99.0%1.0%
Sep 20241,93693.6%98.6%1.3%
Sep 20232,03991.9%98.3%1.7%
Sep 20222,00395.2%98.5%1.5%
Sep 20211,94194.2%98.7%1.3%
Sep 20202,18989.1%96.0%3.9%
Sep 20192,14088.4%96.4%3.6%
Sep 20182,16589.4%96.2%3.8%
Sep 20172,30286.4%96.0%4.0%
Sep 20162,33688.8%96.3%3.7%
Sep 20152,26384.8%94.7%5.3%
Sep 20142,14690.7%96.0%4.0%

What has Ofsted found here?

Ofsted data to 30 September 2026

Report cards 12 schools of 84 · since November 2025

  • Inclusion
  • Curriculum and teaching
  • Achievement
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Personal development and wellbeing
  • Early years (10)
  • Leadership and governance

One dot per school.

Overall grade from Ofsted's previous framework 62 schools · graded 2012 to 2024

  • Outstanding4
  • Good49
  • Requires improvement6
  • Inadequate2
  • Grade not in Ofsted's data1

Includes grades confirmed by a later ungraded inspection. Not comparable with report cards.

Graded 2024/25, no overall grade 8 schools

Key judgementOutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequate
Quality of education17––
Behaviour and attitudes44––
Personal development44––
Leadership and management17––

Not yet inspected (new or reorganised schools): 2.

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Secondary schools in Bury

14 schools · Year 7 entry 2026

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Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sorted by Attainment 8, highest first.

Sorted by the date of the latest Ofsted inspection, newest first.

Sorted by name.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeAttainment 8FSM
Bury Church of England High School Faith 2026 3.5 applications per place 51.5 23%
The Heys School Good2024 2.9 applications per place 33.1 45%
The Elton High School 2026 2.7 applications per place 47.4 22%
Tottington High School Requires improvement2024 2.7 applications per place 38.9 30%
Philips High School Requires improvement2022 2.4 applications per place 46.2 38%
Unsworth Academy Improved significantly2025 2.2 applications per place 43.2 31%
Parrenthorn High School Good2023 2.2 applications per place 45.4 30%
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Good2023 2.1 applications per place 39.2 26%
Woodhey High School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.1 applications per place 49.8 16%
Hazel Wood High School Good2023 1.8 applications per place 35.6 57%
St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 1.7 applications per place 46.7 24%
Star Radcliffe Academy Not yet inspected 1.7 applications per place – 41%
Manchester Mesivta School Faith Requires improvement2024 1.1small intake applications per place 41.2 3%
The Derby High School Remains Good2023 no data – –

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

  • Exceptional
  • Strong standard
  • Expected standard
  • Needs attention
  • Urgent improvement
  • Does not apply

Eight dots, one per area: inclusion, curriculum, achievement, attendance, personal development, early years, post-16, leadership. Colours follow Ofsted's report card scale; Schoolfile is independent of Ofsted.

Primary schools in Bury

64 schools · Reception entry 2026

Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeSATs standardFSM
Chantlers Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 3.8 applications per place 97% 9%
Ribble Drive Community Primary School Good2019 3.8small intake applications per place 56% 55%
Sunny Bank Primary School Good2023 3.6 applications per place 75% 7%
Greenmount Primary School Standards maintained2024 3.5 applications per place – 5%
Old Hall Primary School Remains Good2023 3.5small intake applications per place – 21%
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom Faith 2026 3.3small intake applications per place 50% 12%
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School Faith Good2024 3.1 applications per place 67% 2%
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 3.0 applications per place 66% 10%
Park View Primary School 2026 3.0 applications per place 71% 17%
Unsworth Primary School Remains Good2023 2.9 applications per place 82% 14%
Lowercroft Primary School Standards maintained2025 2.7 applications per place 66% 5%
Cams Lane Primary School Remains Good2020 2.7 applications per place 61% 27%
Greenhill Primary School Remains Good2023 2.7 applications per place 86% 9%
Holy Trinity Primary School Faith Good2023 2.5 applications per place 37% 37%
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand Faith Remains Good2023 2.5small intake applications per place 59% 17%
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 2.3small intake applications per place 64% 6%
Whitefield Community Primary School Good2021 2.3 applications per place 63% 43%
Christ Church CofE Primary School Faith Good2022 2.3 applications per place 79% 9%
St Hilda's Church of England Primary School Faith Good2023 2.3 applications per place 50% 20%
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Faith Remains Good2023 2.2 applications per place 69% 18%
Heaton Park Primary School Remains Good2022 2.2 applications per place 67% 17%
Mersey Drive Community Primary School Good2024 2.2 applications per place 50% 44%
Chesham Primary Academy Serious weaknesses Inadequate2023 2.2 applications per place 70% 19%
Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 2.2 applications per place 71% 8%
Radcliffe Primary School Good2022 2.2 applications per place 63% 49%
Wesley Methodist Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 2.2 applications per place 60% 21%
Tottington Primary School Remains Good2024 2.1 applications per place 59% 10%
St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Faith Special measures 2026 2.1 applications per place 58% 26%
Higher Lane Primary School 2025 2.1 applications per place 62% 17%
Springside Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.9 applications per place 66% 20%
Hollins Grundy Primary School Remains Good2023 1.9 applications per place 70% 17%
Peel Brow School 2026 1.9small intake applications per place 71% 43%
St Luke's CofE Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 1.9 applications per place 56% 27%
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Faith Remains Good2022 1.8 applications per place 46% 24%
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Faith Standards maintained2024 1.8 applications per place 74% 10%
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Faith 2026 1.8 applications per place 64% 28%
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Faith Requires improvement2022 1.8 applications per place 67% 32%
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Faith 2026 1.8 applications per place 64% 34%
Butterstile Primary School Good2023 1.8 applications per place 63% 23%
Summerseat Methodist Primary School Faith Good2023 1.8small intake applications per place 31% 16%
Hazlehurst Primary Academy Special measures Inadequate2023 1.7 applications per place 90% 8%
Elton Community Primary School Remains Good2024 1.7 applications per place 62% 36%
Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School Faith Good2023 1.7 applications per place 50% 47%
St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Good2020 1.6 applications per place 74% 4%
St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Faith 2026 1.6 applications per place 56% 53%
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Faith Good2024 1.6 applications per place 74% 6%
Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School Faith 2026 1.6small intake applications per place 56% 21%
St Paul's Church of England Primary School Faith Requires improvement2023 1.6 applications per place 43% 67%
Gorsefield Primary School Remains Good2023 1.6 applications per place 88% 57%
Chapelfield Primary School Good2023 1.5 applications per place 64% 34%
St Thomas Church of England Primary School Faith Good2024 1.5 applications per place 66% 25%
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy Faith Good2023 1.5 applications per place 65% 15%
Woodbank Primary School Remains Good2020 1.5 applications per place 63% 25%
East Ward Community Primary School 2026 1.4 applications per place 62% 55%
Sedgley Park Community Primary School Remains Good2024 1.4 applications per place – 25%
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School Faith Remains Good2022 1.4 applications per place 43% 31%
Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School Faith Remains Good2022 no data – –
Fairfield Community Primary School Good2023 no data – –
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 no data – –
Holcombe Brook Primary School Standards maintained2024 no data – –
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Faith Remains Good2023 no data – –
St. Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 no data – –
Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy Faith Good2023 no data 72% 1%
Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy Faith Outstanding2024 no data 70% 2%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

Special schools and other provision

6 schools