Bury Church of England High School vs Bury Grammar Schools
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 586 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bury Church of England High School
Bury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
802 students
Bury Grammar Schools
Bury · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,234 students
| Measure | Bury Church of England High School Bury, North West | Bury Grammar Schools Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #132 of 536 | #379 of 536 |
| National rank | #1159 of 4,090 | #3088 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 802 | 1,234 |
| Pupils on roll | 802 | 1,234 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 65.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | 36.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.1% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.3% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.42 | 3.72 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.6 |
| town | Bury | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | burychurch.bury.sch.uk/ | www.burygrammar.com/ |
The verdict
- •Bury Church of England High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.8 vs 27.4).
- •Bury Grammar Schools is the larger school with 1,234 students compared with 802.
- •Bury Church of England High School is a academy school while Bury Grammar Schools is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bury Church of England High School better than Bury Grammar Schools?
On the Success Index (England), Bury Church of England High School ranks higher (66.8 vs 27.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bury Church of England High School and Bury Grammar Schools?
About 586 m in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bury Church of England High School: 802. Bury Grammar Schools: 1,234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bury Church of England High School and Bury Grammar Schools rank in North West?
Bury Church of England High School is 132nd of 536 and Bury Grammar Schools is 379th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).