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Bury Church of England High School

Haslam Brow, Bury, BL9 0TS
Part of: THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Bury Church of England High School
Bury, BL9 0TS
827 Pupils
810 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
21.40% FSM %
391 Boys
436 Girls
About Bury Church of England High School

Bury Church of England High School is a Secondary Academies serving Bury and the surrounding area in Bury with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North West region.

It has 827 pupils on roll. School capacity: 810. Current headteacher: Jon-Paul Craig.

Information on Bury Church of England High School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Bury
Region North West
Administrative District Bury
Parliamentary Constituency Bury North
Ward Redvales
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE BISHOP FRASER TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-01-2022
UKPRN 10089764
URN 148866
Data Last Updated 15-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Canon Elizabeth Nicholls Chair of Local Governing Body 14/06/2024 13/06/2026 Interim Executive Board
Mr Jon-Paul Craig Local Governor 04/06/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Kimberley Farrall Local Governor 14/06/2024 13/06/2026 Interim Executive Board
Revd Julian Heaton Local Governor 19/11/2017 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Stephen Mawhinney Local Governor 29/01/2025 13/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Nicola McGonagle Local Governor 14/06/2024 13/06/2026 Interim Executive Board
Mrs Rebecca Rawsthorne Local Governor 14/06/2024 13/06/2026 Interim Executive Board
Mrs Karen Sudworth Local Governor 19/12/2025 13/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bury Church of England High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bury, Bury.
Bury Church of England High School has 827 pupils, with a capacity of 810.
Bury Church of England High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Bury Church of England High School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Bury Church of England High School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Bury Church of England High School is Mr Jon-Paul Craig.
Bury Church of England High School is at Haslam Brow, Bury, BL9 0TS, in the Bury local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Bury Church of England High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Bury Church of England High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Jon-Paul Craig
Haslam Brow, Bury, BL9 0TS
01617976236
burychurch.bury.sch.uk/
Location
BL9 0TS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148866
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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