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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Tottington High School (68.2)
- Bury Church of England High School (66.8)
- The Elton High School (66.3)
- Unsworth Academy (60.0)
- St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy (58.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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