Is Bury Church of England High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 3rd of 12 secondary schools in Bury. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bury Church of England High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Bury Church of England High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 51.5 (England: 46.2). 59.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Bury Church of England High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Bury Church of England High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Bury Church of England High School

Haslam Brow, Bury, BL9 0TS

Local ranking3rd of 12 secondary schools in Bury

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

810

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 6 May 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Continues from Bury Church of England High School (URN 105365) since 1 January 2022. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 51.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 59.9% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 78.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 167

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 97.0%
Continued in education: 93.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 827
Boys: 402 (50%)
Girls: 400 (50%)
Capacity: 810 (99% full)
SEND: 23.2%
FSM Eligible: 22.0%
EAL: 7.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.1%
SEN Support: 19.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 46.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,098/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 20.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 73.8%
Black African: 6.6%
Asian Pakistani: 5.1%
White Other: 3.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.8%
Mixed Other: 1.7%
Asian Other: 1.6%

73.8%

White British

6.6%

Black African

5.1%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01617976236

offman@burychurch.bury.sch.uk

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Haslam Brow

Bury, North West

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Administrative

URN: 148866
UKPRN: 10089764
Establishment No.: 4603
Trust: THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST

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