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Hazel Wood High School Catchment Area

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

Hazel Wood High School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Bury , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 720 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

720

Pupils

600

Capacity

120%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Hazel Wood High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Hazel Wood High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bury. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 720 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 600 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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Hazel Wood High School — School Information

Full address
Hazel Avenue, Bury, BL9 7QT
Local authority
Bury
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Free school meals
54.3% of pupils
DfE URN
146970

Other Secondary Schools in Bury

If Hazel Wood High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bury are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hazel Wood High School

Is Hazel Wood High School oversubscribed?

Yes — Hazel Wood High School currently has 720 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 600 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Hazel Wood High School?

Admission to Hazel Wood High School is managed by Bury. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Hazel Wood High School cover?

Hazel Wood 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 Hazel Wood High School?

Hazel Wood High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.