Schools

Schools in Holcombe

There are 5 state schools and nurseries within 0.75 miles of the middle of Holcombe: 4 primary, 1 secondary. 80% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 85% across Bury. Among the best results: St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom and Woodhey High School.

BL8, Bury · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Holcombe

5schools and nurseries

80%good or betterBury: 85%

0inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School Primary · 115 pupils · 0.1 miles Good (2024)
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy Primary · 193 pupils · 0.35 miles Good (2023)
Hazlehurst Primary Academy Primary · 156 pupils · 0.45 miles Inadequate (2023)
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom Primary · 178 pupils · 0.45 miles Report card Mar 2026: Strong standard in 2, expected standard in 5
Woodhey High School Secondary · 1111 pupils · 0.65 miles Outstanding in 2, good in 2 (2025)

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Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Holcombe	5	80%
Hazelhurst	6	83%
Ramsbottom	8	75%
Nuttall	2	100%
Stubbins	1	100%
Summerseat	3	100%
Shuttleworth	2	50%

See every Bury school on the Bury schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Holcombe?

5 state schools and nurseries within 0.75 miles of the middle of Holcombe.

Are the schools in Holcombe good?

80% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 85% across Bury.