Woodhey High School
Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9QZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woodhey High School is a secondary school in Bury for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 90 schools in Bury. It ranks 1st of 7 secondary schools in Bury. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 July 2025, report published 29 September 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 July 2025
The school has been transformed since its last inspection. Pupils and staff say there has been a palpable change in culture across all areas of school life. Pupils are now proud to belong to a school that is central to its community. They have responded positively to the many changes that have taken place. Pupils value the strong, supportive relationships that they develop with staff. Pupils feel safe and know who to approach if they are worried or upset. Everything at Woodhey is guided by the school's two core values: respect and excellence. These principles shape pupils' behaviour, learning and their personal development throughout the school. In lessons, pupils listen respectfully to teachers and each other. They move calmly between classes and wear their uniforms smartly, meeting the school's high standards. The school's high expectations and relentless drive to help pupils succeed ensure that pupils achieve well. Staff are determined that pupils gain the knowledge and skills that they need to thrive in their future lives. The work to prepare pupils for life beyond school is exemplary. The 'pledge' system encourages pupils' wider involvement in school and community life. Pupils enthusiastically take on leadership roles. A plethora of enrichment opportunities, such as sports, music, drama and art, fosters pupils' confidence and talents.
What the school should improve
- The impact of teachers' assessment strategies is variable across a small number of subjects. This means that gaps in pupils' knowledge are sometimes not identified or addressed quickly enough. The school should ensure that teachers use the information from their checks on learning to help pupils secure and apply their subject knowledge effectively.
- The information that teachers receive about how best to support pupils with SEND sometimes lacks specificity. The suggested support strategies lack detail or are not appropriate. This means that some pupils with SEND do not progress through the school's curriculum as well as they should. The school should strengthen the information that teachers receive, so that they understand precisely how to support pupils with SEND.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
216 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,111 pupils on roll, with places for 1,050
Schools near Woodhey High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.0 |
| Tottington High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 34.9 |
| The Elton High School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 44.3 |
| Bury Grammar Schools | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 36.9 |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Dean Watson
- Phone
- 01706825215
- Address
- Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9QZ
- Local authority
- Bury
- URN
- 148097
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.