Bury Church of England High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Haslam Brow Bury Lancashire BL9 0TS |
| Phone | 01617976236 |
| Reference Number | 148866 |
Bury Church of England High School is currently evaluated as requiring improvement overall. Although this is the first inspection since it became an academy, the report highlights both positives and areas needing attention. Pupils generally enjoy their time at school, benefiting from a range of extra-curricular activities and demonstrating good behaviour and personal development. However, inconsistencies in the curriculum design and its delivery have led to variable academic achievement, particularly impacting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school is working under the Bishop Fraser Trust, which has introduced several improvements, yet more effective strategies are needed to ensure all students can build on their knowledge effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 827 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.28%
Girls: 52.72% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 76 | 82 | 158 |
| 8 | 84 | 87 | 171 |
| 9 | 82 | 80 | 162 |
| 10 | 74 | 95 | 169 |
| 11 | 75 | 92 | 167 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.2% |
| African | 6.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2022 | Academy conversion letter |
| 25 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| Previously as Bury Church of England High School | |
| 25 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 28 Jun 2016 | Short inspection |
| 28 Jun 2016 | Short inspection |
| 06 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Feb 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Feb 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Feb 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
| 05 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported by teachers.
- There is a wide range of extra-curricular activities available.
- Pupils display good behaviour and respect for peers and teachers.
- Improvements in safeguarding practices have been noted.
- Pupils receive effective support for reading, aiding in their fluency.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum design is not broad and balanced in some subjects.
- Delivery of the curriculum is uneven, affecting students' ability to build on prior knowledge.
- Some subjects lack effective strategies to identify gaps in pupils' learning.
- Reading for pleasure is not promoted well, resulting in limited engagement.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 68.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 153 | 18 |
| Third Preference | 145 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 90 | 15 |
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| Name | Distance |
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St Luke's CofE Primary School
Morley Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 9JQ |
0.43 miles |
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Holy Trinity Primary School
Cecil Street, Holy Trinity Primary School, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0SB |
0.48 miles |
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St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Edward Street, The Mosses, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0RZ |
0.53 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Whitefield Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 9PW |
0.59 miles |
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Colville Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2DX |
0.87 miles |
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St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Pimhole Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7EY |
0.99 miles |
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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Leigh Lane, Elton, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2RH |
1 miles |
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Chantlers Primary School
Foulds Avenue, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2SF |
1.09 miles |
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Elton Community Primary School
Alston Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1SB |
1.12 miles |
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Woodbank Primary School
Woodbank Primary School Brandlesholme Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1AX |
1.19 miles |
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St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
Athlone Avenue, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 5EE |
1.21 miles |
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Greenhill Primary School
Mile Lane, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2JH |
1.26 miles |
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East Ward Community Primary School
Willow Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7QZ |
1.33 miles |
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Hollins Grundy Primary School
The Hags, Off Hollins Lane, Hollins, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 8AY |
1.42 miles |
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Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School
Bury Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2GB |
1.42 miles |
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Porritt Street, Via Huntley Mount Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 6LJ |
1.42 miles |
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Hoyle Nursery School
Chesham Fold Road, Bury, BL9 6HR |
1.54 miles |
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Lowercroft Primary School
Ashington Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2TS |
1.57 miles |
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St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Danesmoor Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 6ER |
1.57 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
Graves Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, Lancashire, M26 4GE |
1.7 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Holy Cross College
169 Manchester Road, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 9BB |
0.2 miles |
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St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Bridge Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0TZ |
0.26 miles |
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The Derby High School
Radcliffe Road, Redvales, Lancs, Lancashire, BL9 9NH |
0.27 miles |
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Bury Grammar Schools
Tenterden Street, Bury, BL9 0HN |
0.36 miles |
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Bury College
Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0BG |
0.42 miles |
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Mill School - Bury
Wellington Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 2BD |
0.42 miles |
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Forestwood School
Buller Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2BS |
0.44 miles |
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Hazel Wood High School
Hazel Avenue, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7QT |
1.32 miles |
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The Elton High School
Walshaw Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1RN |
1.43 miles |
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Cambian Chesham House School
Chesham House, Thrush Drive, Bury, BL9 6JD |
1.54 miles |
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Star Radcliffe Academy
Spring Lane, Radcliffe, M26 2SZ |
1.67 miles |
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Elms Bank
Ripon Avenue, Whitefield, Bury, Lancashire, M45 8PJ |
2.01 miles |
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Unsworth Academy
Parr Lane, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 8LP |
2.09 miles |
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Brookhaven School
Parr Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 8LP |
2.13 miles |
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Tottington High School
Laurel Street, Tottington, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3LY |
2.29 miles |
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Oak Haven School
Sutherland Road, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 3PY |
2.4 miles |
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Philips High School
Higher Lane, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7PH |
2.73 miles |
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Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
Pot Hall, Wilton Grove, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2AA |
3.23 miles |
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Heywood Academy
West Starkey Street, Heywood, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL10 4TW |
3.26 miles |
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Parrenthorn High School
Heywood Road, Manchester, M25 2BW |
3.27 miles |