Ash Grove School is an alternative provision academy in Bury for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 109 pupils
- Ofsted: Requires improvement
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 109
- Headteacher
- Mr Dave Herbert (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Oak Learning Partnership
- Opened
- 1 January 2025
- Free school meals
- 70.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Bury
- School reference (URN)
- 151541
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Bury council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement, March 2020
Rated Requires improvement at its last graded inspection, in March 2020.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Deal Street, Bury, BL9 7PZ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Ash Grove School
How do I get a place at Ash Grove School?
Places at Ash Grove School are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Bury council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Ash Grove School take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Ash Grove School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in March 2020 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Ash Grove School?
Deal Street, Bury, BL9 7PZ, in Bury.
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