Bury Church of England High School
Academy converter · 802 pupils
93% stayed in education · Attainment 8 49.1
Further education
Bury College
- Pupils on roll
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- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
What the data says
Bury College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 1,643 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 25% went to university (Bury 38%, England 37%), and 4% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average C, well below the England average of B-; 5% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Psychology, Biology and Mathematics.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Bury and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Bury College | Bury | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 1,643 | 2,855 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 69% | 76% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 25% | 38% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 4% | 13% | 19% |
| Further education | 7% | 5% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 7% | 7% |
| Employment | 30% | 26% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 23% | 18% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Bury College | Bury | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 4,227 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 236 | 1,231 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 28.73 | 33.51 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C- | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 5% | 11% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 89 | 38% | 23% |
| Biology | 54 | 23% | 20% |
| Mathematics | 46 | 19% | 31% |
| Business Studies | 44 | 19% | 13% |
| Chemistry | 38 | 16% | 17% |
| Sociology | 31 | 13% | 13% |
| Accounting/Finance | 26 | 11% | 1% |
| History | 24 | 10% | 13% |
| Economics | 22 | 9% | 13% |
| English Literature | 21 | 9% | 11% |
| English Language | 20 | 8% | 4% |
| Physics | 19 | 8% | 12% |
| Media Studies | 17 | 7% | 4% |
| Graphic Communication | 15 | 6% | 2% |
| Computer Science | 15 | 6% | 5% |
| Art and Design | 15 | 6% | 1% |
| Film Studies | 13 | 6% | 2% |
| Geography | 11 | 5% | 10% |
| Drama | 6 | 3% | 2% |
| Further Mathematics | — | — | 5% |
| Photography | — | — | 3% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 63 | 27% | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3 | 36 | 15% | — |
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 36 | 15% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 2 | 22 | 9% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 17 | 7% | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3 | 15 | 6% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 3 | 14 | 6% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 14 | 6% | — |
| Finance / Accounting (General) | VRQ Level 3 | 14 | 6% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 11 | 5% | — |
| Plumbing (Building Work) | VRQ Level 3 | 11 | 5% | — |
| Beauty Therapy | VRQ Level 3 | 10 | 4% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 9 | 4% | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (All) | 8 | 3% | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | BTEC Technical Diploma L2 - Band F - PP-DD | 8 | 3% | — |
| Plumbing (Building Work) | VRQ Level 2 | 8 | 3% | — |
| Beauty Therapy | VRQ Level 2 | 7 | 3% | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | 7 | 3% | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 6 | 3% | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma at Level 3 | 6 | 3% | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 6 | 3% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 6 | 3% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communication | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.