Best 3 Secondary schools in Bury – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: The Heys School (Secondary) in Manchester; Hazel Wood High School (Secondary) in Bury; St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy (Secondary) in Bury — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Heys School, Hazel Wood High School and St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led type located around Manchester and Bury, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Heys School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for The Heys School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 800, combined total ≈ 2,350, typical FSM 40–45%, range 20–25%–50–55%; spread across trusts such as The Rowan Learning Trust, OAK LEARNING PARTNERSHIP and ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	The Heys School M25 1JZ	Hazel Wood High School BL9 7QT	St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy BL9 0TZ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Manchester M25 1JZ	Bury Lancashire BL9 7QT	Bury Lancashire BL9 0TZ
Latest Ofsted	2 24 Jul 2024	2 14 Jun 2023	2 3 May 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	860	600	1050
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective		Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	The Rowan Learning Trust	OAK LEARNING PARTNERSHIP	ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website	theheys.school	www.hazelwoodhigh.co.uk	www.stgabrielshigh.stoccat.org.uk
Telephone	01617732052	01617976543	01617643186
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The Heys School

M25 1JZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Manchester
M25 1JZ
Ofsted: 2 24 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Rowan Learning Trust
Website: theheys.school
Telephone: 01617732052

Hazel Wood High School

BL9 7QT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bury
Lancashire
BL9 7QT
Ofsted: 2 14 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OAK LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Website: www.hazelwoodhigh.co.uk
Telephone: 01617976543

St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

BL9 0TZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bury
Lancashire
BL9 0TZ
Ofsted: 2 3 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.stgabrielshigh.stoccat.org.uk
Telephone: 01617643186

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.