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Woodhey High School
Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, Bury, Lancashire, BL0 9QZ, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.2 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,102
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 42% of schools nationally, this secondary institution demonstrates solid academic performance. A commendable 74% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction is notably high at 84%. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at only 17%, which may indicate limited options for students pursuing a more academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 15 July 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.3 | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 47% | Top 41% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 17% | Bottom 23% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 11% | Bottom 23% UK |
Parent View (336 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
School has high expectations
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
My child feels safe
88%
School keeps me informed
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
Progress is communicated
84%
I'd recommend this school
84%
My child is happy
84%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.7%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black African0.9%
White Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.63449, -2.33039 · BL0 9QZ
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN148097
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.woodhey.bury.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Woodhey High School rated by Ofsted?
Woodhey High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 July 2025.
Is Woodhey High School a good school?
Woodhey High School scores 75.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Woodhey High School?
Based on 336 Ofsted Parent View responses, Woodhey High School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Woodhey High School in GCSEs?
Woodhey High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.3. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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