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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Tottington High School (68.2)
- The Elton High School (66.3)
- Woodhey High School (60.6)
- 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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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