Woodhey High School
URN: 148097 • Bury BL0 9QZ
Overview
- Name
- Woodhey High School
- URN
- 148097
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 54.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dean Watson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706825215
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bolton Road West, Bury BL0 9QZ
Summary
Woodhey High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Bury, with a current enrolment of 1,102 students and a capacity of 1,050. The school prides itself on consistently achieving above the national average in key performance metrics, including student attainment, attendance, and post-school progression. In 2025, Woodhey was recognised by Ofsted for its outstanding Personal Development and Behaviour and Attitudes.
The school's ethos is built around the core values of Respect and Excellence, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to strive for their best while being supported by a dedicated team of staff. Woodhey offers a broad curriculum designed to challenge students academically, alongside a variety of extracurricular activities that enrich the school experience and promote personal growth.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Woodhey High School, with strong partnerships among students, staff, and parents. The school is committed to ensuring a smooth transition for new students and aims to prepare them for future success, both academically and personally.
The school's ethos is built around the core values of Respect and Excellence, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to strive for their best while being supported by a dedicated team of staff. Woodhey offers a broad curriculum designed to challenge students academically, alongside a variety of extracurricular activities that enrich the school experience and promote personal growth.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Woodhey High School, with strong partnerships among students, staff, and parents. The school is committed to ensuring a smooth transition for new students and aims to prepare them for future success, both academically and personally.
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Nearby alternatives
- Tottington High School (68.2)
- Bury Church of England High School (66.8)
- The Elton High School (66.3)
- Woodhey High School (60.6)
- Unsworth Academy (60.0)
Key details
- LA
- Bury
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1102
- Boys
- 549
- Girls
- 553
- FSM %
- 14.70
- Open date
- 2020-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1102 | 549 | 553 | 1050 | 14.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1111 | 548 | 563 | 1050 | 12.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1133 | 572 | 561 | 1050 | 11.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1133 | 572 | 561 | 1050 | 11.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1127 | 575 | 552 | 1050 | 10.60 |
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