Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Bury 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 93 schools across Bury. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

64%

Avg KS2 SATs

37.1

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Hoyle Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Millwood Primary Special School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Gorsefield Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
4.	Greenhill Primary School Primary	Good	83	View school
5.	Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
6.	Unsworth Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
7.	Cloughside College Not applicable	Good	80	View school
8.	Old Hall Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
9.	Greenmount Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
10.	Sedgley Park Community Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
11.	Parrenthorn High School Secondary	Good	80	View school
12.	Christ Church CofE Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
13.	Sunny Bank Primary School Primary	Good	78	View school
14.	St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	77	View school
15.	Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Primary	Good	77	View school
16.	St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary	Good	77	View school
17.	Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy Primary	Good	76	View school
18.	Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School Primary	Good	76	View school
19.	Park View Primary School Primary	Good	76	View school
20.	Hollins Grundy Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Bury?

There are 93 primary & secondary schools in Bury, of which 8 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Bury?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Bury is Hoyle Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Bury?

Primary and secondary school applications in Bury are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Bury council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Bury?

9% of primary & secondary schools in Bury are rated Outstanding and 74% are rated Good. 74.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.