Bury Church of England High School, Bury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a happy, inclusive school where every pupil feels welcome and valued. Staff build strong relationships with pupils and provide quick support when needed, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning. The school offers an ambitious curriculum alongside a rich programme of activities that develops pupils' confidence and helps them discover new talents.
Key Strengths
- Strong personal development programme that builds pupils' knowledge of tolerance, democracy, healthy relationships and online safety
- Highly effective pastoral care with quick access to mental health support and counselling
- Broad range of extra-curricular activities including drama, sports and British Sign Language
- Leaders use targeted support to help pupils catch up when falling behind
- High expectations for behaviour with positive reward systems that have reduced sanctions
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle to recall prior learning and connect it to current learning
- Teachers do not always identify misconceptions swiftly enough, leading to repeated mistakes
- Attendance rates for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities remain below national averages
- Need for greater consistency in teaching across the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open, positive culture where concerns are actively identified and acted upon, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Drama productions, sports, British Sign Language, school council, sponsored charity walks, volunteer work at nursing home, trips and guest speakers, Manga club, chess club, Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme
Bury Church of England High School is a welcoming school where pupils are happy, safe and supported to achieve well. Leaders have recently strengthened the curriculum and improved support systems for all pupils.
At a Glance
23.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.1
Avg class size
33
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
802 pupils
810 capacity
8 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bury
Admissions Demand - Bury
Places available
2,453
Applications
2,319
Got 1st preference
89.8%
Got preferred school
97.2%
Secondary admissions across Bury (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.39631%
Overall absence
20.79439%
Persistent absence
856
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Bury Church of England High School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Holy Trinity Primary School
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Chantlers Primary School
Elton Community Primary School
Woodbank Primary School
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