Bury academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 50 schools in Bury, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 195Greenmount Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary– · 229 students
- 293Greenhill Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 255 students
- 387Hazlehurst Primary AcademyBury · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 156 students
- 487Sunny Bank Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 215 students
- 579Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 678Gorsefield Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 332 students
- 778Yesoiday Hatorah Boys AcademyManchester · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 423 students
- 870St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Secondary50.4 Attainment 8 · 1,032 students
- 970Unsworth Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 232 students
- 1067Bury Church of England High SchoolBury · Academy Secondary49.1 Attainment 8 · 802 students
- 1167Woodhey High SchoolBury · Academy Secondary47.3 Attainment 8 · 1,111 students
- 1265St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 339 students
- 1364Peel Brow SchoolBury · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 94 students
- 1462Yesoiday Hatorah Girls AcademyManchester · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 437 students
- 1562Philips High SchoolManchester · Academy Secondary50.3 Attainment 8 · 868 students
- 1659Chesham Primary AcademyBury · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 293 students
- 1758Park View Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 425 students
- 1858St Thomas Church of England Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 459 students
- 1956Tottington Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 319 students
- 2055Springside Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 239 students
- 2153St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary AcademyBury · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
- 2252St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary AcademyBury · Academy Secondary46.0 Attainment 8 · 1,027 students
- 2351Heaton Park Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 423 students
- 2451Elton Community Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 307 students
- 2549St Stephen's Church of England Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 182 students
- 2648Whitefield Community Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 170 students
- 2748Old Hall Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary– · 173 students
- 2847Higher Lane Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 491 students
- 2946Unsworth AcademyBury · Academy Secondary45.4 Attainment 8 · 953 students
- 3045Butterstile Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 382 students
- 3144Wesley Methodist Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 320 students
- 3244Parrenthorn High SchoolManchester · Academy Secondary29.9% Free school meals · 1,025 students
- 3344Radcliffe Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 228 students
- 3443Woodbank Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 295 students
- 3540Sedgley Park Community Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary– · 242 students
- 3638Cams Lane Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 3737East Ward Community Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 474 students
- 3835St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
- 3935St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyBury · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 342 students
- 4028Summerseat Methodist Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 95 students
- 4123Tottington High SchoolBury · Academy Secondary34.9 Attainment 8 · 811 students
- 4222Star Radcliffe AcademyRadcliffe · Academy Secondary41.3% Free school meals · 286 students
- 4319St John's Church of England Primary School, RadcliffeBury · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 4419Ribble Drive Community Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 189 students
- 4519St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 326 students
- 4618Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 295 students
- 4714Hazel Wood High SchoolBury · Academy Secondary35.7 Attainment 8 · 671 students
- 4814The Heys SchoolManchester · Academy Secondary34.0 Attainment 8 · 546 students
- 4910Holy Trinity Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 229 students
- 508St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenmount Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 95.4 Top 5% | – | 229 |
| 2 | Greenhill Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 92.6 Top 5% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 255 |
| 3 | Hazlehurst Primary Academy Bury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 86.5 Top 10% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 156 |
| 4 | Sunny Bank Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 86.5 Top 10% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 215 |
| 5 | Christ Church CofE Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 78.6 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 6 | Gorsefield Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 77.6 Top 25% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 332 |
| 7 | Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 77.6 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 423 |
| 8 | St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 70.1 Top 25% | 50.4 Attainment 8 | 1,032 |
| 9 | Unsworth Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 69.7 Top 50% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 232 |
| 10 | Bury Church of England High School Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 66.8 Top 50% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 802 |
| 11 | Woodhey High School Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 66.6 Top 50% | 47.3 Attainment 8 | 1,111 |
| 12 | St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 65.0 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 339 |
| 13 | Peel Brow School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 63.7 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94 |
| 14 | Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 62.1 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 437 |
| 15 | Philips High School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 61.8 Top 50% | 50.3 Attainment 8 | 868 |
| 16 | Chesham Primary Academy Bury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 58.8 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 293 |
| 17 | Park View Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.0 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 425 |
| 18 | St Thomas Church of England Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57.6 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 459 |
| 19 | Tottington Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.0 Top 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 319 |
| 20 | Springside Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 55.2 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 239 |
| 21 | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 52.8 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 22 | St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 51.8 Top 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 1,027 |
| 23 | Heaton Park Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 51.3 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 423 |
| 24 | Elton Community Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.8 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 307 |
| 25 | St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 48.9 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 182 |
| 26 | Whitefield Community Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 48.3 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 170 |
| 27 | Old Hall Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 48.2 Lower 50% | – | 173 |
| 28 | Higher Lane Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 46.9 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 491 |
| 29 | Unsworth Academy Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 46.3 Lower 50% | 45.4 Attainment 8 | 953 |
| 30 | Butterstile Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 45.3 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 382 |
| 31 | Wesley Methodist Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 44.2 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 320 |
| 32 | Parrenthorn High School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 43.9 Lower 50% | 29.9% Free school meals | 1,025 |
| 33 | Radcliffe Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 43.9 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 228 |
| 34 | Woodbank Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 43.1 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 295 |
| 35 | Sedgley Park Community Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 40.2 Lower 50% | – | 242 |
| 36 | Cams Lane Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 38.4 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 37 | East Ward Community Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.2 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 474 |
| 38 | St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 35.4 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
| 39 | St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 35.0 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 342 |
| 40 | Summerseat Methodist Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 27.7 Lower 50% | 31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 95 |
| 41 | Tottington High School Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 22.5 Lower 50% | 34.9 Attainment 8 | 811 |
| 42 | Star Radcliffe Academy Radcliffe · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 21.8 Lower 50% | 41.3% Free school meals | 286 |
| 43 | St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 19.0 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 44 | Ribble Drive Community Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 18.7 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 189 |
| 45 | St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 18.5 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 326 |
| 46 | Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 18.4 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 295 |
| 47 | Hazel Wood High School Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 14.2 Lower 50% | 35.7 Attainment 8 | 671 |
| 48 | The Heys School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 14.1 Lower 50% | 34.0 Attainment 8 | 546 |
| 49 | Holy Trinity Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 10.3 Lower 50% | 37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 229 |
| 50 | St Paul's Church of England Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 8.3 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 184 |
Greenmount Primary School in Bury leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Bury with a Success Index (England) of 95.4. Of the 50 schools shown, 50 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider North West academies & free schools league table, every school on the Bury page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Bury?
Greenmount Primary School in Bury, North West ranks first among academies & free schools in Bury with a Success Index (England) of 95.4 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 229).
How are academies & free schools in Bury ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.