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Bury College
Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0BG, Bury
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 43% of students progressing to university, this institution demonstrates a solid pathway for further education, although only 4% advance to top-third universities, indicating room for growth in academic rigor. Limited published data on pupil numbers and specific outcomes makes it difficult to assess overall performance comprehensively. Parents may find the college's offerings suitable for those looking to continue their education, but should consider the competitive landscape of university admissions.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 43% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 1051 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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53.59011, -2.29647 · BL9 0BG
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN130498
School typeFurther education
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Bury College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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