2026 Best Secondary Schools in Bury Area

Bury secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 42, well above England's 39, reflecting strong GCSE performance across the borough. Woodhey High School leads among state secondary schools, while Bury Grammar Schools and Woodhey High School are top-ranked independent options. With 8 secondary schools serving families across Bury, Prestwich, Radcliffe, and Whitefield, students have access to diverse educational pathways. Secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 6.7/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.