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Holy Cross College
169 Manchester Road, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 9BB, Bury
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With 75% of students progressing to university, this college demonstrates a strong commitment to higher education. Additionally, 22% of students gain entry to top-third universities, indicating a solid academic environment. However, limited published data on overall pupil numbers makes it challenging to assess the full scope of the institution's performance.
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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%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 1044 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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53.58492, -2.29890 · BL9 9BB
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Holy Cross 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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