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; 8 schools in Bury, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 167Bury Church of England High SchoolBury · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 49.1
- 267Woodhey High SchoolBury · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 47.3
- 352St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary AcademyBury · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 46.0
- 446Unsworth AcademyBury · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 45.4
- 549The Elton High SchoolBury · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.3
- 627Bury Grammar SchoolsBury · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 36.9
- 714Hazel Wood High SchoolBury · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 35.7
- 823Tottington High SchoolBury · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 34.9
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bury Church of England High School Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 49.1 | 66.8 Top 50% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 802 |
| 2 | Woodhey High School Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 47.3 | 66.6 Top 50% | 47.3 Attainment 8 | 1,111 |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | Unsworth Academy Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 45.4 | 46.3 Lower 50% | 45.4 Attainment 8 | 953 |
| 5 | The Elton High School Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 44.3 | 49.3 Top 50% | 44.3 Attainment 8 | 1,017 |
| 6 | Bury Grammar Schools Bury · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 36.9 | 27.4 Lower 50% | 36.9 Attainment 8 | 1,234 |
| 7 | Hazel Wood High School Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 35.7 | 14.2 Lower 50% | 35.7 Attainment 8 | 671 |
| 8 | Tottington High School Bury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 34.9 | 22.5 Lower 50% | 34.9 Attainment 8 | 811 |
Bury Church of England High School in Bury leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Bury with Attainment 8 49.1. Of the 8 schools shown, 6 are academy, 1 are local authority, 1 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?
Bury Church of England High School in Bury, North West ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Bury with Attainment 8 49.1 (Pupils on roll: 802).
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.