Holy Cross College

URN: 130499 • Bury BL9 9BB

Overview

Name
Holy Cross College
URN
130499
Type
Further education
Phase
16 plus
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Carina Vitti (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01617624500
Website
Visit
Address
169 Manchester Road, Bury BL9 9BB

Summary

Holy Cross College, located in Bury, offers a mixed-gender further education experience for students aged 16 and above. The college prides itself on providing a supportive environment that facilitates the transition from school to sixth form. With a strong emphasis on Catholic values, Holy Cross fosters a sense of community and personal development among its students.

The college offers a diverse curriculum, featuring over 40 Level 3 courses and a range of vocational programmes, achieving a 96% A-level pass rate and a 100% pass rate for vocational courses in 2023. In addition to academic excellence, Holy Cross promotes enrichment activities, including community engagement and charity initiatives, which enhance students' personal growth and social responsibility.

Holy Cross College also hosts a University Centre, providing higher education opportunities in partnership with local universities. This expansion aims to deliver quality education to undergraduates, ensuring that students have access to a comprehensive educational pathway within their community. Open events are scheduled for October 2025, allowing prospective students and their families to explore the college further.

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Key details

LA
Bury
Age range
16 - 99
Boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Greater Manchester

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14
2024-09-11
2023-09-11
2022-09-11
2021-09-11
2020-09-11

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