Ash Grove School, Bury

In its own words: "At Ash Grove School, our values shape everything we do. They guide our relationships, our curriculum, our daily routines and the way we support every child and young person. As part of Oak Learning Partnership, we share the Trust’s commitment to transforming lives through a highly inclusive educational approach."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Ash Grove School. I am incredibly proud to lead an inclusive, supportive and nurturing learning community where every child is supported to become the best version of themselves."

Across Bury, 91% of families were offered their first-choice secondary school for 2026 entry, and 98% were offered one of the schools they named.

In 2026, families in Bury lodged 193 appeals against secondary school offers; 84 reached a hearing and 32 succeeded (38.1% of those heard).

The nearest other state secondary schools to Ash Grove School are Hazel Wood High School (0.2 miles, Good, Attainment 8 35.6); Bury Church of England High School (1.2 miles, Requires improvement, Attainment 8 51.5); St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy (1.2 miles, Good, Attainment 8 39.2); and The Derby High School (1.5 miles, Good, Attainment 8 44).

Ash Grove School is one of 9 schools run by Oak Learning Partnership, an academy trust.

70.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 4.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 60 pupils (55%) received SEN support and 46 (42.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Bury Interchange (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

19 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Deal Street (near), 160 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Ash Grove School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

The primary schools closest to Ash Grove School are East Ward Community Primary School (0.1 miles); St Thomas Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles); St Paul's Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles); and St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.6 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.