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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Elms Bank Specialist Arts College (66.6)
- Millwood Primary Special School (63.1)
- Pennine House Hospital School (62.8)
- Elms Bank (56.4)
- Rossendale School (54.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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