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Woodhey High School Catchment Area

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

Woodhey High School is a academy converter secondary school in Bury , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1102 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

1,102

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2022

Woodhey High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Woodhey 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: 1102 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 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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Woodhey High School — School Information

Full address
Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9QZ
Local authority
Bury
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
14.7% of pupils
DfE URN
148097

Other Secondary Schools in Bury

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Woodhey High School

Is Woodhey High School oversubscribed?

Yes — Woodhey High School currently has 1102 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Woodhey High School?

Admission to Woodhey 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 Woodhey High School cover?

Woodhey 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 Woodhey High School?

Woodhey High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.