Star Radcliffe Academy
N/A
Ofsted Rating
20%
Capacity
149
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Star Radcliffe Academy
Star Radcliffe Academy is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Bury community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 149 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (20% of 750 places).
the school is led by headteacher Lee Woods, it falls under Bury local authority.
Star Radcliffe Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 300 applications for 149 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 184 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Star Radcliffe Academy include Science Labs, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Theatre, ICT Suite, Library, Sixth Form Centre, Art Studios, Astro Turf, Tennis Courts, Playing Fields.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Basketball, Hockey, Rugby and 4 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Orchestra, DofE, Model UN and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.6%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Bury, Star Radcliffe Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Spring Lane, Radcliffe, Bury, M26 2SZ |
| Headteacher | Lee Woods |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 149 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.6% |
| School Capacity | 149 / 750 (20% full) |
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed149
300
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
184 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Star Radcliffe Academy
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Contact Information
Spring Lane, Radcliffe
Bury, M26 2SZ
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