The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.9 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.9
6.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.17
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
8% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,278
- Capacity
- 68%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Head
- Mrs Jo Anderson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Tenterden Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · Very close
Bury College
16 plus · 481m away
Bury Church of England High School
Secondary · 586m away
Holy Trinity Primary School
Primary · 633m away
Mill School - Bury
Independent · 708m away
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Primary · 737m away
Holy Cross College
16 plus · 747m away
Forestwood School
Independent · 812m away
Questions parents ask
Is Bury Grammar Schools a selective school?
Yes. Bury Grammar Schools has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Bury Grammar Schools?
Bury Grammar Schools currently has 1,278 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bury Grammar Schools take?
Bury Grammar Schools caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Bury Grammar Schools?
Bury Grammar Schools is in Bury, BL9 0HN, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bury Grammar Schools have a sixth form?
Yes, Bury Grammar Schools has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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