Woodhey 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
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Woodhey High School excels at creating a supportive, respectful community where pupils feel safe and proud to belong. The school offers exceptional opportunities for personal development and careers preparation, helping young people thrive. Teachers demonstrate strong expertise and are supported well, contributing to pupils' positive achievement and engagement.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary behaviour, attendance and manners with exceptional pupil engagement in lessons
- Excellent personal development programme covering real-life issues like financial literacy and gender equality
- Outstanding careers programme with visits to employers and diverse opportunities
- Well-designed curriculum with clear progression and strong teacher subject expertise
- Effective support for pupils with reading difficulties, making them confident and fluent readers
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment strategies are variable across some subjects, meaning gaps in knowledge are not always identified and addressed quickly enough
- Information provided to teachers about supporting pupils with SEND sometimes lacks clarity and detail
- Some pupils with SEND do not receive consistent support as a result of unclear guidance
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong procedures and a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, music, drama, art, careers fairs, employer visits, military experience sampling
Woodhey High School has been transformed since its last inspection, with pupils and staff reporting a palpable change in culture. The school is guided by core values of respect and excellence, which shape behaviour, learning and personal development.
At a Glance
15.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
336 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
42
Total classes
13 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
1,111 pupils
1,050 capacity
61 places over capacity
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(2)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.53403%
Overall absence
14.24779%
Persistent absence
1,130
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
Woodhey High School
Hazlehurst Primary Academy
Holcombe Brook Primary School
Greenmount Primary School
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School
Summerseat Methodist Primary School
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Peel Brow School
Old Hall Primary School
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