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
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.
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.
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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 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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