Ash Grove School is a not applicable school in Bury, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Ash Grove School currently has around 111 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 64% boys and 36% girls. Around 63.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Deal Street, Bury, BL9 7PZ |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01617242900 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Bury |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Dave Herbert |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151541 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/03/2020
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 111 |
| Number of Boys: | 71 |
| Number of Girls: | 40 |
| White British | 84.70% | 94 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.60% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 3.60% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 2.70% | 3 |
| Other White | 1.80% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.90% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton County Nursery School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | - not rated | 2,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ward Community Primary School Willow Street , BL9 7QZ | 3out of 4 | 204 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ward Community Primary School Willow Street , BL9 7QZ | - not rated | 204 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School Pimhole Road , BL9 7EY | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School Pimhole Road , BL9 7EY | - not rated | 471 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Bury Porritt Street , Via Huntley Mount Road BL9 6LJ | - not rated | 700 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Wood High School Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Oak Sports College Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | - not rated | 331 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland High School Sutherland Road , Darnhill OL10 3PL | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heywood Community High School Sutherland Road , OL10 3PL | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 2out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Grove School Deal Street , BL9 7PZ | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Deal Street , BL9 7PZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 758 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milltown House 6 Tenterden Street , BL9 0EG | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine House Hospital School Pennine House , Fairfield General Hospital BL9 7TD | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.