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Schools in Bury
Ofsted outcomes in Bury
The latest inspection outcome of each of the 92 schools, counted by the framework it was inspected under.
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| Latest outcome on file | Share of all 92 schools | Schools |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 framework: Outstanding | 22% | |
| 2019 framework: Good | 3033% | |
| 2019 framework: Requires improvement | 78% | |
| 2019 framework: Inadequate | 22% | |
| 2019 framework: no overall grade (not judged) | 89% | |
| Report card (from November 2025; graded by area, no overall grade) | 1213% | |
| Ungraded inspection only | 2729% | |
| No Ofsted outcome on file (includes independent schools inspected by ISI) | 44% |
Exam results in Bury
At the end of key stage 2 in 2024/25, 64% of pupils in Bury reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, against 62% across England.
The average Attainment 8 score at GCSE in 2024/25 was 43.4 in Bury, against 46 across England.
Secondary schools in Bury
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Grove School | Alternative provision | Requires improvement · Mar 2020 |
| Brookhaven School | Special free | No outcome on file |
| Bury Church of England High School | Academy | Report card · May 2026 |
| Cambian Chesham House School | Independent | Requires improvement · Oct 2024 |
| Cloughside College | Special | Good · Jan 2024 |
| Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya | Independent | Good · Jul 2025 |
| Elms Bank | Special academy | Outstanding · Sept 2023 |
| Forestwood School | Independent | Good · Feb 2025 |
| Hazel Wood High School | Academy | Good · Mar 2023 |
| Manchester Mesivta School | Voluntary aided | Requires improvement · Jan 2024 |
| Parrenthorn High School | Academy | Good · Mar 2023 |
| Philips High School | Academy | Requires improvement · Jun 2022 |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy | Good · Mar 2023 |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy | No overall grade · Jan 2025 |
| Star Radcliffe Academy | Free | No outcome on file |
| The Derby High School | Academy | Good · Jun 2023 |
| The Elton High School | Community | Report card · Feb 2026 |
| The Heys School | Academy | Good · Jun 2024 |
| Tottington High School | Academy | Requires improvement · May 2024 |
| Unsworth Academy | Academy | Good · Apr 2025 · Improved significantly |
| Woodhey High School | Academy | No overall grade · Jul 2025 |
All-through schools in Bury
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Bury Grammar Schools | Independent | No outcome on file |
| Mill School - Bury | Independent | Good · Apr 2025 |
Nursery schools in Bury
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School | Nursery | Standards maintained · Mar 2025 |
Sixth forms and colleges (16+) in Bury
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Bury College | College | Good · Mar 2023 |
| Holy Cross College | College | Good · Mar 2024 |