Bury state schools league table 2025
Academies, free schools and local-authority maintained schools. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 71 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
- 581Chantlers Primary SchoolBury · Local authority Primary97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 305 students
- 679Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 778Gorsefield Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 332 students
- 878Yesoiday Hatorah Boys AcademyManchester · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 423 students
- 977Our Lady of Grace RC Primary SchoolManchester · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 278 students
- 1072Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, BuryBury · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 233 students
- 1172St Mary's Church of England Primary School, HawkshawBolton Road, Hawkshaw, Bury · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 99 students
- 1270St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Secondary50.4 Attainment 8 · 1,032 students
- 1370St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, RadcliffeManchester · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 223 students
- 1470Unsworth Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 232 students
- 1567Bury Church of England High SchoolBury · Academy Secondary49.1 Attainment 8 · 802 students
- 1667Woodhey High SchoolBury · Academy Secondary47.3 Attainment 8 · 1,111 students
- 1765St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 339 students
- 1864Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary SchoolBury · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 115 students
- 1964Hollins Grundy Primary SchoolBury · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 2064Peel Brow SchoolBury · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 94 students
- 2164St Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolManchester · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 2262Yesoiday Hatorah Girls AcademyManchester · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 437 students
- 2362Philips High SchoolManchester · Academy Secondary50.3 Attainment 8 · 868 students
- 2460Lowercroft Primary SchoolBury · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 2559Chesham Primary AcademyBury · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 293 students
- 2658Park View Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 425 students
- 2758St Thomas Church of England Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 459 students
- 2856Tottington Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 319 students
- 2955Springside Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 239 students
- 3053St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary AcademyBury · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
- 3153St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, PrestwichManchester · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 240 students
- 3252St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary AcademyBury · Academy Secondary46.0 Attainment 8 · 1,027 students
- 3351Heaton Park Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 423 students
- 3451Elton Community Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 307 students
- 3549The Elton High SchoolBury · Local authority Secondary44.3 Attainment 8 · 1,017 students
- 3649St Stephen's Church of England Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 182 students
- 3748Whitefield Community Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 170 students
- 3848Old Hall Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary– · 173 students
- 3948St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolBury · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 244 students
- 4047Higher Lane Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 491 students
- 4146Unsworth AcademyBury · Academy Secondary45.4 Attainment 8 · 953 students
- 4245Butterstile Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 382 students
- 4345Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary SchoolBury · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 103 students
- 4444St Hilda's Church of England Primary SchoolManchester · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
- 4544Wesley Methodist Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 320 students
- 4644Parrenthorn High SchoolManchester · Academy Secondary29.9% Free school meals · 1,025 students
- 4744Radcliffe Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 228 students
- 4843Woodbank Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 295 students
- 4943St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, RamsbottomBury · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 178 students
- 5040Sedgley Park Community Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary– · 242 students
- 5140Manchester Mesivta SchoolPrestwich · Local authority Secondary39.3 Attainment 8 · 233 students
- 5238Cams Lane Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 5337East Ward Community Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 474 students
- 5437St Luke's CofE Primary SchoolBury · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 465 students
- 5535St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
- 5635St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyBury · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 342 students
- 5734All Saints Church of England Primary School, StandManchester · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 5833Chapelfield Primary SchoolManchester · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 288 students
- 5929Mersey Drive Community Primary SchoolManchester · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 6028Summerseat Methodist Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 95 students
- 6123Tottington High SchoolBury · Academy Secondary34.9 Attainment 8 · 811 students
- 6222Star Radcliffe AcademyRadcliffe · Academy Secondary41.3% Free school meals · 286 students
- 6319St John's Church of England Primary School, RadcliffeBury · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 6419Ribble Drive Community Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 189 students
- 6519St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 326 students
- 6618Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 295 students
- 6718St John with St Mark CofE Primary SchoolBury · Local authority Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 357 students
- 6814Hazel Wood High SchoolBury · Academy Secondary35.7 Attainment 8 · 671 students
- 6914The Heys SchoolManchester · Academy Secondary34.0 Attainment 8 · 546 students
- 7010Holy Trinity Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 229 students
- 718St 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 | Chantlers Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 80.5 Top 25% | 97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 305 |
| 6 | Christ Church CofE Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 78.6 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 7 | Gorsefield Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 77.6 Top 25% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 332 |
| 8 | Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 77.6 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 423 |
| 9 | Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 77.1 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 278 |
| 10 | Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Bury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 72.3 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 233 |
| 11 | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 72.1 Top 25% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 99 |
| 12 | 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 |
| 13 | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 69.7 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 223 |
| 14 | Unsworth Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 69.7 Top 50% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 232 |
| 15 | Bury Church of England High School Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 66.8 Top 50% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 802 |
| 16 | Woodhey High School Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 66.6 Top 50% | 47.3 Attainment 8 | 1,111 |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 64.1 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 115 |
| 19 | Hollins Grundy Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 64.1 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 20 | Peel Brow School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 63.7 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94 |
| 21 | St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 63.7 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 22 | Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 62.1 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 437 |
| 23 | Philips High School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 61.8 Top 50% | 50.3 Attainment 8 | 868 |
| 24 | Lowercroft Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 59.7 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 25 | Chesham Primary Academy Bury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 58.8 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 293 |
| 26 | Park View Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.0 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 425 |
| 27 | St Thomas Church of England Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57.6 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 459 |
| 28 | Tottington Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.0 Top 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 319 |
| 29 | Springside Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 55.2 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 239 |
| 30 | 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 |
| 31 | St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 52.7 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 240 |
| 32 | 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 |
| 33 | Heaton Park Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 51.3 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 423 |
| 34 | Elton Community Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.8 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 307 |
| 35 | The Elton High School Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 49.3 Top 50% | 44.3 Attainment 8 | 1,017 |
| 36 | St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 48.9 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 182 |
| 37 | Whitefield Community Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 48.3 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 170 |
| 38 | Old Hall Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 48.2 Lower 50% | – | 173 |
| 39 | St Peter's Church of England Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 47.6 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 244 |
| 40 | Higher Lane Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 46.9 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 491 |
| 41 | Unsworth Academy Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 46.3 Lower 50% | 45.4 Attainment 8 | 953 |
| 42 | Butterstile Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 45.3 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 382 |
| 43 | Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 45.1 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 103 |
| 44 | St Hilda's Church of England Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 44.4 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 184 |
| 45 | Wesley Methodist Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 44.2 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 320 |
| 46 | Parrenthorn High School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 43.9 Lower 50% | 29.9% Free school meals | 1,025 |
| 47 | Radcliffe Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 43.9 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 228 |
| 48 | Woodbank Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 43.1 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 295 |
| 49 | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom Bury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 42.5 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 178 |
| 50 | Sedgley Park Community Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 40.2 Lower 50% | – | 242 |
| 51 | Manchester Mesivta School Prestwich · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 39.9 Lower 50% | 39.3 Attainment 8 | 233 |
| 52 | Cams Lane Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 38.4 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 53 | East Ward Community Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.2 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 474 |
| 54 | St Luke's CofE Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 36.8 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 465 |
| 55 | 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 |
| 56 | 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 |
| 57 | All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 33.8 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 58 | Chapelfield Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 33.0 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 288 |
| 59 | Mersey Drive Community Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 28.5 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 60 | Summerseat Methodist Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 27.7 Lower 50% | 31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 95 |
| 61 | Tottington High School Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 22.5 Lower 50% | 34.9 Attainment 8 | 811 |
| 62 | Star Radcliffe Academy Radcliffe · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 21.8 Lower 50% | 41.3% Free school meals | 286 |
| 63 | 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 |
| 64 | Ribble Drive Community Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 18.7 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 189 |
| 65 | 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 |
| 66 | Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 18.4 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 295 |
| 67 | St John with St Mark CofE Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 18.1 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 357 |
| 68 | Hazel Wood High School Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 14.2 Lower 50% | 35.7 Attainment 8 | 671 |
| 69 | The Heys School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 14.1 Lower 50% | 34.0 Attainment 8 | 546 |
| 70 | Holy Trinity Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 10.3 Lower 50% | 37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 229 |
| 71 | 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 state schools in Bury with a Success Index (England) of 95.4. Of the 71 schools shown, 50 are academy, 21 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider North West state 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 state school in Bury?
Greenmount Primary School in Bury, North West ranks first among state schools in Bury with a Success Index (England) of 95.4 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 229).
How are state 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.