Best Schools in Radcliffe
1 schools ranked by Ofsted Rating
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 4 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Bury (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bury (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Schools in Radcliffe ranked
Star Radcliffe Academy
Questions parents ask about schools in Radcliffe
How many schools are there in Radcliffe?
Radcliffe has 1 open school.
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools
Are there grammar schools in Radcliffe?
No. None of the state secondary schools in Radcliffe selects pupils by ability, so every state secondary here is comprehensive.
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools
How close do you need to live to get into schools in Radcliffe?
It depends on the school, and the cut-off moves every year with the number of applications. Bury published how far the last place offered went at this school: Star Radcliffe Academy, 2.535 miles for 2026 entry. These are the authority's own figures, not fixed boundaries.
Source: Bury admissions booklets
How do I apply for a school place in Radcliffe?
Apply to Bury through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.