Bury Grammar Schools

URN: 105373 • Bury BL9 0HN

Overview

Name
Bury Grammar Schools
URN
105373
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
50.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jo Anderson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01616968600
Website
Visit
Address
Tenterden Street, Bury BL9 0HN

Summary

Bury Grammar School, established in 1570 and located in Bury, Greater Manchester, is an independent mixed school catering to students from age 3 to 18. The school operates on a 45-acre campus, providing a nurturing and engaging environment for its 1,278 pupils. BGS prides itself on academic excellence, consistently achieving strong examination results, including record-breaking GCSE and A Level outcomes in recent years.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, combining rigorous academic standards with a robust pastoral care system. Bury Grammar School fosters a collaborative community among pupils, parents, and staff, creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages personal growth and ambition. The leadership team is actively involved in school life, ensuring that the ethos of care and commitment permeates all aspects of the educational experience.

In addition to academics, BGS offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, promoting the development of transferable skills and broadening students' interests. This commitment to enrichment, alongside a strong focus on individual progress, helps prepare pupils for future success in various fields.

Key details

LA
Bury
Age range
3 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1878
Pupils
1278
Boys
626
Girls
652
FSM %
Open date
1980-09-30
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1278 626 652 1878
2024-09-11 1355 660 695 1878
2023-09-11 1270 600 670 1878 0.00
2022-09-11 1270 600 670 1878 0.00
2021-09-11 1194 562 632 1878 0.00
2020-09-11 1147 542 605 1878 0.00

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