Bury Grammar School Girls

URN: 105374 • Bury BL9 0HH

Overview

Name
Bury Grammar School Girls
URN
105374
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jo Anderson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Bridge Road, Bury BL9 0HH

Summary

Bury Grammar School Girls, located in Bury, Greater Manchester, is an independent mixed school with a rich history dating back to 1570. The school operates on a 45-acre campus and serves approximately 660 pupils, with a capacity of 1,100. BGS is committed to providing an exceptional education, combining academic excellence with a strong emphasis on pastoral care and personal development.

The school prides itself on its high academic standards, evidenced by record-breaking GCSE and A Level results in recent years. Bury Grammar School fosters a collaborative environment where pupils, parents, and staff work together to support individual learning journeys. The leadership team is actively involved in daily school life, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere that encourages ambition and personal growth.

In addition to a rigorous academic curriculum, BGS offers a wide range of extracurricular activities aimed at developing transferable skills and broadening pupils' interests. The school community is characterized by supportive relationships, with a focus on creating a positive and inclusive environment for all students.

Key details

LA
Bury
Age range
3 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1100
Pupils
660
Boys
67
Girls
593
FSM %
Open date
1980-09-30
Close date
2018-05-23
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 660 67 593 1100
2024-09-11 660 67 593 1100
2023-09-11 660 67 593 1100
2022-09-11 660 67 593 1100
2021-09-11 660 67 593 1100
2020-09-11 660 67 593 1100

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