Bury Church of England High School

URN: 148866 • Bury BL9 0TS

Overview

Name
Bury Church of England High School
URN
148866
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
48.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jon-Paul Craig (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01617976236
Website
Visit
Address
Haslam Brow, Bury BL9 0TS

Summary

Bury Church of England High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Bury, with a current enrolment of 827 students, exceeding its capacity of 810. Founded in 1748, the school has a long-standing commitment to Christian values, encapsulated in its motto, "Let your light shine." It is part of the Bishop Fraser Trust, which fosters a supportive community focused on compassion and personal growth.

The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum, including a strong emphasis on academic success through the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) and a variety of vocational qualifications. Students are encouraged to develop their character through initiatives such as the Duke of Edinburgh and Archbishop of York awards, alongside an enrichment programme designed to nurture individual talents.

Bury CE High School prides itself on fostering excellent relationships among staff, students, and parents, creating a safe and caring environment. This supportive atmosphere aims to equip students with the skills necessary for further education, apprenticeships, or employment, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future endeavours.

Key details

LA
Bury
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST
Capacity
810
Pupils
827
Boys
391
Girls
436
FSM %
21.40
Open date
2022-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 827 391 436 810 21.40
2024-09-11 842 397 445 810 17.70
2023-09-11 838 399 439 810 12.90
2022-09-11 838 399 439 810 12.90

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