Ofsted school ratings in Bury
In Bury (North West), 32 of 43 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 74.4%. That is 12.8 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 74.4%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 2
- Good
- 30
- Requires improvement
- 8
- Inadequate
- 3
- Graded schools
- 43
- rank 141/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Bury (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Bury | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 2 | 4.7% |
| Good | 30 | 69.8% |
| Requires improvement | 8 | 18.6% |
| Inadequate | 3 | 7.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Bury
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 1 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 81.3% |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Special | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Bury are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 32 of 43 graded state-funded schools in Bury hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 74.4%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Bury have?
- Bury has 2 schools rated Outstanding and 30 rated Good, out of 43 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Bury?
- 3 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Bury, and 8 rated Requires improvement, out of 43 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Bury?
- By phase in Bury: 81.3% of 32 primary schools; 55.6% of 9 secondary schools; 100.0% of 1 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Bury compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Bury ranks 141 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 74.4% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.