Schools across Bury
Local authority · 98 schools across 10 towns
98
69 primary · 16 secondary
30,284
85% capacity used
30
2 outstanding · 28 good
35,826
5,542 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
75.8%
KS2 Maths
75.8%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
2,983 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,864 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.9%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
17.1%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
77
2024/25
Absence trend across Bury schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
99%
Plans Issued
296
Assessment Requests
560
Tribunal Cases
7
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
77
Lodged
(3.2%)
32
Heard
6
Successful
(19%)
Primary (infant classes)
19
Lodged
(0.9%)
9
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
265
Lodged
(11.0%)
158
Heard
46
Successful
(29%)
Total
342
Lodged
(7.1%)
190
Heard
52
Successful
(27%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.