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Bury Church of England High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bury Church of England High School is a academy converter secondary school in Bury , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 827 pupils, and a capacity of 810 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

827

Pupils

810

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Bury Church of England High School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Bury Church of England High School is managed by Bury and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 827 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 810 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bury before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Bury Church of England High School — School Information

Full address
Haslam Brow, Bury, BL9 0TS
Local authority
Bury
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
21.4% of pupils
DfE URN
148866

Other Secondary Schools in Bury

If Bury Church of England High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bury are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bury Church of England High School

Is Bury Church of England High School oversubscribed?

Yes — Bury Church of England High School currently has 827 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 810 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Bury Church of England High School?

Bury Church of England High School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bury before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Bury Church of England High School cover?

Bury Church of England High School is a secondary school in Bury, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bury Church of England High School?

Bury Church of England High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.