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  • Bury Grammar Schools
  • Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya
  • Woodhey High School
  • Bury Church of England High School
  • Unsworth Academy
  • The Elton High School
  • St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
  • The Derby High School
  • Hazel Wood High School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Bury Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Bury. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Bury

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Independent · All-through
#1BURY
#421England

Bury Grammar Schools

Tenterden Street, Bury, BL9 0HN
Bury council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,355 pupils
Mixed
3-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#2BURY
#976England

Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya

Holcombe Hall, Holcombe Old Road, Bury, BL8 4NG
Bury council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
421 pupils
Boys
11-18+ years
Islam
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary
#3BURY
#1,520England

Woodhey High School

Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9QZ
Bury council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,111 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School224 offers / 435 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary
#4BURY
#1,834England

Bury Church of England High School

Haslam Brow, Bury, BL9 0TS
Bury council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
842 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School158 offers / 449 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#5BURY
#2,021England

Unsworth Academy

Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8LP
Bury council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
963 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School199 offers / 388 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#6BURY
#2,314England

The Elton High School

Walshaw Road, Bury, BL8 1RN
Bury council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,040 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School201 offers / 558 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#7BURY
#2,351England

St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Bridge Road, Bury, BL9 0TZ
Bury council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,060 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School181 offers / 346 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#8BURY
#2,407England

The Derby High School

Radcliffe Road, Redvales, Bury, BL9 9NH
Bury council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
953 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School177 offers / 471 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#9BURY
#2,446England

Hazel Wood High School

Hazel Avenue, Bury, BL9 7QT
Bury council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
728 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School137 offers / 173 applications
Subscription: 1.3xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Bury

Interactive map showing secondary schools in Bury. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Bury

Bridge is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Bury town centre is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Bury Grammar SchoolsIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Bury Grammar Schools#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Elton is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Bury Church of England High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
Bury Church of England High School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Holcombe is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al IslamiyaIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsBoysIslamInformation not available
Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Information not available

Ramsbottom is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Woodhey High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Woodhey High School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Redvales is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8The Derby High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Derby High School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Tottington is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Tottington High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Tottington High School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Unsworth is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Unsworth AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#9Hazel Wood High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Unsworth Academy#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Hazel Wood High School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Walshaw is a popular residential pocket within the Bury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6The Elton High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Elton High School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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