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Star Radcliffe Academy

Bury, M26 2SZSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Not rated
Progress 8
No data
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
184 1st-choice / 149 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Star Radcliffe Academy

Star Radcliffe Academy is a state secondary school in Bury, serving 149 pupils aged 11 to 16. It sits within a local authority that has no schools rated Outstanding among its 16 secondary schools, placing it in a landscape where Good is the top available grade. Among its local peers, Holy Cross College leads the ranking, followed by The Derby High School and Parrenthorn High School. The school is significantly oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, with 300 applications for 149 places and 184 first-preference applications resulting in 144 offers. That oversubscription ratio of 2.01 suggests strong local demand, likely driven by its recent inspection record and the absence of Outstanding alternatives nearby. With a free school meals rate of 43.6%, it serves a community with above-average disadvantage, and its headteacher is Lee Woods.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSpring Lane, Radcliffe, Bury, M26 2SZ
HeadteacherLee Woods
Local AuthorityBury
Number of Pupils149
Free School Meals (FSM)43.6%
School Capacity149 / 750 (20% full)

Facilities

11
Science LabsMusic RoomsSports HallTheatreICT SuiteLibrarySixth Form CentreArt StudiosAstro TurfTennis CourtsPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

DanceBasketballHockeyRugbyRoundersRowingCross CountryMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubOrchestraDuke of EdinburghModel United NationsDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Star Radcliffe Academy

Star Radcliffe Academy is oversubscribed, with 184 first-choice applications for 149 places (1.2× demand). Admission is competitive and priority is typically given to siblings and children living closest to the school.