SecondaryData as of May 2026

Woodhey High School

Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9QZ

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Bury.

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Pupils

1,102

Ages

11-16

FSM

14.7%

Attainment 8

47.1

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Oct 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

47.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

18.2%

Basics 9-5

47.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

16.7%

EBacc APS

4.02

EBacc 9-5

6.9%

EBacc 9-4

9.3%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Woodhey High School

Woodhey High School is a secondary school in Bury, Bury. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 336 responses), 84% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.1. The school has around 1,102 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Bolton Road West, Bury, BL0 9QZ | More schools in Bury

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Woodhey High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2022 — Requires improvement
Nov 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Woodhey High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Woodhey High School

What is Woodhey High School's Ofsted rating?

Woodhey High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What do parents say about Woodhey High School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 336 responses): 84% of parents would recommend Woodhey High School.

What are Woodhey High School's latest exam results?

Woodhey High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Woodhey High School located?

Woodhey High School is a secondary school in Bury, Bury (BL0 9QZ).

How many pupils attend Woodhey High School?

Woodhey High School has around 1,102 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Woodhey High School with other schools?

View Woodhey High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bury.