Grammar schools in Bury
There are no grammar schools in Bury.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Only 47 of the 226 local authorities in the UK still have any — Bury is one of the majority that does not, so local state secondaries admit without a selective test.
The nearest is Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School, about 8.2 miles away in Lancashire. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Bury
Straight-line distance from the centre of Bury — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School | Rossendale | 8.2 miles | Mixed | Inadequate |
| Urmston Grammar Academy | Manchester | 9.2 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Stretford Grammar School | Manchester | 9.4 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Sale Grammar School | Sale | 11.2 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Loreto Grammar School | Altrincham | 13.4 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Altrincham | 13.9 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
Schools in Bury
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