Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Bury (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official data; 13 schools in Bury, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 170St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 50.4
- 262Philips High SchoolManchester · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 50.3
- 367Bury Church of England High SchoolBury · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 49.1
- 467Woodhey High SchoolBury · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 47.3
- 552St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary AcademyBury · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 46.0
- 646Unsworth AcademyBury · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 45.4
- 749The Elton High SchoolBury · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.3
- 852Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al IslamiyaNr. Bury · Independent SecondaryAttainment 8: 43.0
- 940Manchester Mesivta SchoolPrestwich · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 39.3
- 1027Bury Grammar SchoolsBury · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 36.9
- 1114Hazel Wood High SchoolBury · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 35.7
- 1223Tottington High SchoolBury · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 34.9
- 1314The Heys SchoolManchester · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 34.0
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 50.4 | 70.1 Top 25% | 50.4 Attainment 8 | 1,032 |
| 2 | Philips High School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 50.3 | 61.8 Top 50% | 50.3 Attainment 8 | 868 |
| 3 | Bury Church of England High School Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 49.1 | 66.8 Top 50% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 802 |
| 4 | Woodhey High School Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 47.3 | 66.6 Top 50% | 47.3 Attainment 8 | 1,111 |
| 5 | St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 46.0 | 51.8 Top 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 1,027 |
| 6 | Unsworth Academy Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 45.4 | 46.3 Lower 50% | 45.4 Attainment 8 | 953 |
| 7 | The Elton High School Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 44.3 | 49.3 Top 50% | 44.3 Attainment 8 | 1,017 |
| 8 | Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya Nr. Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–23 | Independent | 43.0 | 52.3 Top 50% | 43.0 Attainment 8 | 383 |
| 9 | Manchester Mesivta School Prestwich · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 39.3 | 39.9 Lower 50% | 39.3 Attainment 8 | 233 |
| 10 | Bury Grammar Schools Bury · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 36.9 | 27.4 Lower 50% | 36.9 Attainment 8 | 1,234 |
| 11 | Hazel Wood High School Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 35.7 | 14.2 Lower 50% | 35.7 Attainment 8 | 671 |
| 12 | Tottington High School Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 34.9 | 22.5 Lower 50% | 34.9 Attainment 8 | 811 |
| 13 | The Heys School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 34.0 | 14.1 Lower 50% | 34.0 Attainment 8 | 546 |
St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy in Manchester leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Bury with Attainment 8 50.4. Of the 13 schools shown, 9 are academy, 2 are local authority, 2 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider North West secondary schools by attainment 8 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 gcse results school in Bury?
St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy in Manchester, North West ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Bury with Attainment 8 50.4 (Pupils on roll: 1,032).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Bury ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.