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Hazel Wood High School
Goodgraded 13/03/2023Ages 11–16720 pupils
Hazel Wood High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Bury. The school has around 720 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/03/2023, Hazel Wood High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 42.8 and 35% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bury can view Hazel Wood High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 13/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 435.7
Attainment 835.7
England avg 45.1 · was 42.1 in 2023/24
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths25%
England avg 45% · was 34% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths46%
England avg 65% · was 59% in 2023/24
EBacc entry62%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.25
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake57.4%
Free school meals57.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language40.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled106%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.3%
Attendance91.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence26.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bury
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