The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.21
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Head
- Mr Charlie Deane (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Reinspection
January 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0BG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Trinity Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Primary · Very close
Bury Grammar Schools
Independent · 481m away
Holy Cross College
16 plus · 599m away
Bury Church of England High School
Secondary · 672m away
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 673m away
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary · 703m away
St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bury College's Ofsted rating?
Bury College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Bury College take?
Bury College caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Bury College?
Bury College is in Bury, BL9 0BG, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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