Best Secondary Schools in Bury 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 14 schools across Bury. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Bury has 14 secondary schools and a further 7 rated Good — 50% of secondary schools in Bury are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Parrenthorn High School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Bury follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

14
Total schools
0
Outstanding
0%
Outstanding rate
64%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Parrenthorn High School
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
🥈 St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
🥉 The Derby High School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
4. Unsworth Academy
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
5. The Elton High School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
6. Philips High School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 55 View school
7. Bury Church of England High School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 54 View school
8. St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 51 View school
9. Star Radcliffe Academy
Secondary
 — 50 View school
10. Hazel Wood High School
Secondary
 Good 47 View school
11. Woodhey High School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 46 View school
12. The Heys School
Secondary
 Good 45 View school
13. Manchester Mesivta School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 42 View school
14. Tottington High School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 36 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Bury?
There are 14 secondary schools in Bury, of which 0 (0%) 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 Parrenthorn High 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?
0% of secondary schools in Bury are rated Outstanding and 50% 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.