- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
47 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.8%
- Pupils
- 208
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.1
Schools in BL0
A postcode district in Bury
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: BL0 is a postcode district in Bury with 9 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries179 primary · 3 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All BL0 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BL0
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in BL0
9 in BL0, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
42 first choices, 40 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 269
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
21 first choices, 26 offers made
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 170
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
Top Secondary Schools in BL0
3 in BL0, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results above the England average.
276 first choices, 226 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 1,111
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
Nurseries in BL0
7 in BL0, highest Ofsted grade first
Early Learning Daycare Ltd
Bury, BL0 9BT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Holcombe Brook Methodist Preschool
Bury, BL0 9QZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Holcombe Brook School Nursery Ltd
Bury, BL0 9TA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in BL0
2 in BL0. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Rossendale School
Bury, BL0 0RT · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 91
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Woodlands
Rossendale, BL0 0QL · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 14
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 5
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in BL0
2 in BL0. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Rossendale School
Bury, BL0 0RT · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 91
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Woodlands
Rossendale, BL0 0QL · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 14
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 5
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BL0, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Good11
- Requires improvement1
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet4
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in BL0 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every BL0 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BL0 has 17 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in BL0
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about BL0
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BL0?
BL0 has 17 schools, including 9 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BL0?
The highest-ranked schools in BL0 on Eduscope are Edenfield Church of England Primary School, Woodhey High School, Holcombe Brook Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in BL0?
There are 2 independent schools in BL0, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in BL0?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in BL0 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.