Bury Church of England High School

URN: 105365 • Bury BL9 0TS

Overview

Name
Bury Church of England High School
URN
105365
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
66.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Simon Braithwaite (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Haslam Brow, Bury BL9 0TS

Summary

Bury Church of England High School is a voluntary aided secondary school located in Bury, with a current enrolment of 832 students, exceeding its capacity of 810. Established in 1748, the school has a long-standing commitment to Christian values, guided by its motto, "Let your light shine." As the only Church of England secondary school in Bury, it aims to nurture each student's individuality and promote respect, responsibility, and resilience.

The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum, including a strong emphasis on academic success through the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) and a variety of vocational qualifications. Bury CE High School also provides opportunities for character development through initiatives such as the Duke of Edinburgh and Archbishop of York awards, ensuring students are well-prepared for further education, apprenticeships, or employment.

Bury CE High School is part of the Bishop Fraser Trust and maintains strong links with local churches, fostering a supportive community environment. The Interim Executive Board oversees the school's governance, focusing on rapid improvement and ensuring that parental feedback is considered in decision-making processes.

Key details

LA
Bury
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
810
Pupils
832
Boys
410
Girls
422
FSM %
12.40
Open date
Close date
2021-12-31
Last Ofsted
2020-02-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 832 410 422 810 12.40
2024-09-11 832 410 422 810 12.40
2023-09-11 832 410 422 810 12.40
2022-09-11 832 410 422 810 12.40
2021-09-11 832 410 422 746 12.40
2020-09-11 837 430 407 746 10.20

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