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Schools in Ramsbottom

A town in Bury

  • Town
  • 15 schools and nurseries
  • 2,345 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Ramsbottom at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker primary inspections

How Ramsbottom's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries157 primary · 1 secondary · 6 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better80%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1167%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths54%Attainment 8 49.8, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary12%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school11%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Ramsbottom

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.

All Ramsbottom primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Ramsbottom

7 mainstream schools in Ramsbottom, best first

Holcombe Brook Primary School

Bury, BL0 9TA · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • 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
View school Holcombe Brook Primary School

Greenmount Primary School

Bury, BL8 4HD · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

24 first choices, 24 offers made

Met the standard at 1172%

England 62%

Days missed
2.9%
Pupils
229
Pupils per teacher
24.3
View school Greenmount Primary School
See all 7 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Ramsbottom

1 mainstream schools in Ramsbottom, best first

Woodhey High School

Bury, BL0 9QZ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • 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
View school Woodhey High School
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in Ramsbottom

6 in Ramsbottom, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 6 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Ramsbottom

1 in Ramsbottom, by the school's Eduscope score

Private Schools in Ramsbottom

1 in Ramsbottom. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The map

Every school in Ramsbottom, 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.

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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom, Expected standard or betterEmmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School, GoodDarul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya, GoodWoodhey High School, Good or betterPeel Brow School, Needs attention in 1 areaSt Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy, GoodHazlehurst Primary Academy, InadequateGreenmount Primary School, GoodHolcombe Brook Methodist Preschool, GoodHolcombe Brook School Nursery Ltd, GoodEarly Learning Daycare Ltd, GoodLittle Miracles Daycare, GoodLadybird Nursery Ltd, GoodTiddlywinks Nursery School Ltd, GoodHolcombe Brook Primary School, Good
  • Good11
  • Inadequate1
  • Not graded yet3
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

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 Ramsbottom school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Ramsbottom's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Ramsbottom vs England

How good are Ramsbottom's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Ramsbottom

RamsbottomEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    80%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    67%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    54%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    11%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    12%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 6 schools that have one.

83%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate1

How it has changed

Ramsbottom in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
67% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%45%60%2018201920222023202420252026
54% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
11% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Ramsbottom has 15 schools and nurseries.

There are 9% fewer pupils than in 2018.

12% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Ramsbottom's state schools each January.

Down 9% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Ramsbottom12%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Ramsbottom

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How many schools are in Ramsbottom?

Ramsbottom has 15 schools, including 7 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Ramsbottom?

The highest-ranked schools in Ramsbottom on Eduscope are Woodhey High School, Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary 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.

What percentage of schools in Ramsbottom are rated Good or Outstanding?

83% of inspected schools in Ramsbottom hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Ramsbottom perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Ramsbottom, 67% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Ramsbottom?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Ramsbottom is 19.8:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Ramsbottom schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Ramsbottom is 11.3%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Ramsbottom?

There are 2,345 pupils enrolled across schools in Ramsbottom, with 1,234 in primary and 1,111 in secondary. 13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Ramsbottom?

There is 1 independent school in Ramsbottom. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Ramsbottom?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 15 schools in Ramsbottom 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.

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