Woodhey High School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Bury. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Woodhey High School.

Bury, BL09QZ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
55.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.05
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 74.3%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
18 October 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bolton Road West
Ramsbottom
Bury, BL09QZ

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148097
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9QZ
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,111
Free School Meals
13.7% (152 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.0% (56 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
49.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.9
English Attainment 8:
10.3
Maths Attainment 8:
10.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.9
Ebacc English:
97.7%
Ebacc Entry:
30.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
91.6%
Ebacc Languages:
44.9%
Ebacc Maths:
98.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.05
Progress 8 Range:
-0.14 to 0.24

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
74.3 (+22.3 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
30.8 (+11.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.2 (+9.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
31 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
185
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,111 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"To be a centre of excellence, where students, staff and the community are proud to work together to broaden our horizons, exceed our aspirations and where everyone achieves their full potential."

Respect Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Headteacher: Woodhey High School is presented as an exceptional place to learn and work, with Ofsted Outstanding status for Personal Development and Behaviour and Attitudes (2025); emphasizes Respect and Excellence as core values and a commitment to high standards and opportunities beyond lessons.

Curriculum Highlights

Calculation Communication Global Learning Innovation Performance Reading

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

Woodhey provides a Resourced Provision setting for students with Autism, with capacity for up to 15 students. The RP offers a dedicated work station, a quiet and calm environment outside of mainstream classrooms, shared in-class support, a range of interventions, and a Key Worker. The school has SEND Local Offer related information, SENDIA accreditation, and detailed transition and SEND provisions outlined (including Enhanced Transition in Year 6–7 and RP/EHC plan pathways). In July 2024 Woodhey achieved the SEND Inclusion Award (SENDIA).

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