Woodhey High School

URN: 105361 • Bury BL0 9QZ

Overview

Name
Woodhey High School
URN
105361
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
60.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Brian Roadnight (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Bolton Road West, Bury BL0 9QZ

Summary

Woodhey High School is a mixed community secondary school located in Bury, with a current enrolment of 1,118 students and a capacity of 1,050. The school is committed to fostering an environment of respect and excellence, aiming to support students in achieving their full potential academically and personally. Woodhey consistently performs above the national average in key metrics such as student attainment and attendance, and has received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted for Personal Development and Behaviour and Attitudes.

The curriculum at Woodhey is designed to provide challenging knowledge across a range of subjects, ensuring students are well-prepared for life after school. In addition to academic excellence, the school emphasizes the importance of extracurricular activities, offering trips, guest speakers, and various clubs to enrich the student experience and help develop well-rounded individuals.

Woodhey High School values strong relationships between students, staff, and the community, with an Academy Council that plays a vital role in governance and ensuring the best educational outcomes. The school encourages parental involvement and strives to create a supportive environment for all members of the school community.

Key details

LA
Bury
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1050
Pupils
1118
Boys
577
Girls
541
FSM %
9.70
Open date
Close date
2020-09-30
Last Ofsted
2017-11-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1118 577 541 1050 9.70
2024-09-11 1118 577 541 1050 9.70
2023-09-11 1118 577 541 1050 9.70
2022-09-11 1118 577 541 1050 9.70
2021-09-11 1118 577 541 1050 9.70
2020-09-11 1118 577 541 1050 9.70

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