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Mill School - Bury Catchment Area

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

Mill School - Bury is an other independent special not applicable school in Bury , serving pupils aged 7-17, with 62 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

7-17

Age range

62

Pupils

70

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Mill School - Bury Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Mill School - Bury?

The catchment area for Mill School - Bury is the geographic zone Bury uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Bury publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Mill School - Bury is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Bury may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Bury before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Mill School - Bury: 70 places, 89% filled: places available

Mill School - Bury has a published admission number of 70 places. 62 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 70 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bury publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Bury school admissions →

Mill School - Bury: School Information

Full address
Wellington Street, Bury, BL8 2BD
Local authority
Bury
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-17 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
147349

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Mill School - Bury is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Mill School - Bury by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Mill School - Bury

What is the catchment area for Mill School - Bury?

The catchment area for Mill School - Bury is the geographic zone Bury uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Bury publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Mill School - Bury oversubscribed?

Mill School - Bury has a capacity of 70 places and currently has 62 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bury.

What is the admissions policy for Mill School - Bury?

Mill School - Bury is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Bury publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Mill School - Bury cover?

Mill School - Bury is a not applicable school in Bury, serving pupils aged 7-17. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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