Schools near M26
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22 state primary schools within 2 miles and 41 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of M26, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown. i
State primary schools near M26
22 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of M26, ranked by what matters to you.
- 73of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · places reached 3.86 miles in 2026 · results: top 17% in England
How it scored 73
- Resultsmatters16.8 of 20 points
Top 17% of 14,817 state schools in England: 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, June 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters2.6 of 20 points
1.7 miles from the middle of M26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 3.86 miles away; this school is 1.74 miles from the middle of M26, closer than that. Bolton Council
- Attendance and behavioura little7.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5.8 of 10 points
Classes average 25.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 73of 100
Results: top 4% in England · 0.40 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)
How it scored 73
- Resultsmatters19.4 of 20 points
Top 4% of 14,817 state schools in England: 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters16 of 20 points
0.40 miles from the middle of M26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 38 of 39. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little8.5 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points
Classes average 21.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 69of 100
Places reached 2.06 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.85 miles
How it scored 69
- Resultsmatters10.1 of 20 points
Top 50% of 14,817 state schools in England: 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, March 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters11.5 of 20 points
0.85 miles from the middle of M26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 2.06 miles away; this school is 0.85 miles from the middle of M26, closer than that. 3 applicants were refused a place. Bury Council
- Attendance and behavioura little7.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.7 of 10 points
Classes average 26.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 65of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 0.63 miles
How it scored 65
- Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points
Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, November 2022: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.7 of 20 points
0.63 miles from the middle of M26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 8.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little3.6 of 10 points
Classes average 27.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 64of 100
Places reached 1.00 miles in 2025 · 0.32 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2020)
How it scored 64
- Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points
Better than 41% of 14,817 state schools in England: 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2020: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters16.8 of 20 points
0.32 miles from the middle of M26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2025 the last Reception place went to a home 1.00 miles away; this school is 0.32 miles from the middle of M26, closer than that. 2 applicants were refused a place. Bury Council
- Attendance and behavioura little2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.4 of 10 points
Classes average 29.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 24% in England · Ofsted: Good (2020)
How it scored 63
- Resultsmatters15.4 of 20 points
Top 24% of 14,817 state schools in England: 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, February 2020: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters2.8 of 20 points
1.7 miles from the middle of M26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little6.5 of 10 points
Pupils missed 3.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little3.2 of 10 points
Classes average 28.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 61of 100
Places reached 0.66 miles in 2025 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.77 miles
How it scored 61
- Resultsmatters7.9 of 20 points
Better than 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters12.3 of 20 points
0.77 miles from the middle of M26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters16.6 of 20 points
In 2025 the last Reception place went to a home 0.66 miles away; this school is 0.77 miles from the middle of M26, further than that. 11 applicants were refused a place. Bury Council
- Attendance and behavioura little3.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.3 of 10 points
Classes average 24.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.44 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022)
How it scored 60
- Resultsmatters2.6 of 20 points
Better than 13% of 14,817 state schools in England: 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in December 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters15.6 of 20 points
0.44 miles from the middle of M26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 7.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4 of 10 points
Classes average 27.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Results: top 10% in England · Ofsted: Good (2021) · classes of 21 on average
How it scored 57
- Resultsmatters18.2 of 20 points
Top 10% of 14,817 state schools in England: 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2021: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters1.9 of 20 points
1.8 miles from the middle of M26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 9 of 10. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little7.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little9.2 of 10 points
Classes average 21.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 56of 100
Places reached 2.33 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: better than 30% of schools in England
How it scored 56
- Resultsmatters6.1 of 20 points
Better than 30% of 14,817 state schools in England: 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters5.3 of 20 points
1.5 miles from the middle of M26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 2.33 miles away; this school is 1.47 miles from the middle of M26, closer than that. Bolton Council
- Attendance and behavioura little6.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little3.7 of 10 points
Classes average 27.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
State secondary schools near M26
41 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of M26, ranked by what matters to you. 18 more were left out by your filters.
- 73of 100
Places reached 8.63 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2019) · results: top 35% in England
How it scored 73
- Resultsmatters13.1 of 20 points
Top 35% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.21 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, November 2019: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters9.9 of 20 points
2.5 miles from the middle of M26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 8.63 miles away; this school is 2.53 miles from the middle of M26, closer than that. Bury Council
- Attendance and behavioura little7.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 8.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.1 of 10 points
Classes average 22.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 69of 100
Places reached 2.54 miles in 2026 · 0.53 miles · classes of 24 on average
How it scored 69
- Resultsmatters10 of 20 points
No Progress 8 or Attainment 8 score published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
No published inspection for this school. It counts at the middle. Ofsted
- Distancematters17.9 of 20 points
0.53 miles from the middle of M26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.54 miles away; this school is 0.53 miles from the middle of M26, closer than that. Bury Council
- Attendance and behavioura little4.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 47.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points
Classes average 23.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 69of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 15% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022)
How it scored 69
- Resultsmatters17.2 of 20 points
Top 15% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.55 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, March 2022: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters9.3 of 20 points
2.7 miles from the middle of M26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 77.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.6 of 10 points
Classes average 26.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 66of 100
Results: top 25% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · places reached 1.42 miles in 2026
How it scored 66
- Resultsmatters15.2 of 20 points
Top 25% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.35 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters12.5 of 20 points
1.9 miles from the middle of M26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters13.5 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.42 miles away; this school is 1.88 miles from the middle of M26, further than that. Bury Council
- Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points
We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5 of 10 points
We hold no class sizes for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE, class sizes, school level
- 60of 100
Places reached 2.70 miles in 2026 · results: top 41% in England · 2.1 miles
How it scored 60
- Resultsmatters11.9 of 20 points
Top 41% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.13 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, May 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters11.7 of 20 points
2.1 miles from the middle of M26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.70 miles away; this school is 2.07 miles from the middle of M26, closer than that. Bolton Council
- Attendance and behavioura little1.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 10.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 88.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.9 of 10 points
Classes average 26.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 60of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: better than 41% of schools in England
How it scored 60
- Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points
Better than 41% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.11 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, January 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters6.8 of 20 points
3.3 miles from the middle of M26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little4.5 of 10 points
Pupils missed 8.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 37.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5.3 of 10 points
Classes average 25.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 59of 100
Places reached 4.38 miles in 2026 · 1.7 miles · results: top 49% in England
How it scored 59
- Resultsmatters10.3 of 20 points
Top 49% of 3,223 state schools in England: Attainment 8 of 46.2 in 2025/26 (England 47.4). No Progress 8 is published for it, so this is Attainment 8. DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points
Ofsted, June 2022: Requires improvement. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.2 of 20 points
1.7 miles from the middle of M26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 4.38 miles away; this school is 1.70 miles from the middle of M26, closer than that. Bury Council
- Attendance and behavioura little6.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 8.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 14.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.8 of 10 points
Classes average 26.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 57of 100
Places reached 3.80 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 41% in England
How it scored 57
- Resultsmatters11.9 of 20 points
Top 41% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.14 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters2.5 of 20 points
4.4 miles from the middle of M26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters17 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 3.80 miles away; this school is 4.38 miles from the middle of M26, further than that. Bolton Council
- Attendance and behavioura little5.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 23.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points
Classes average 25.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 57of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · classes of 22 on average
How it scored 57
- Resultsmatters3.2 of 20 points
Better than 16% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.48 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, June 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters7.9 of 20 points
3.0 miles from the middle of M26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 37.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points
Classes average 21.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 56of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · classes of 23 on average
How it scored 56
- Resultsmatters4.4 of 20 points
Better than 22% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.37 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, February 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters3.5 of 20 points
4.1 miles from the middle of M26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little5.5 of 10 points
Pupils missed 10.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 19.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.6 of 10 points
Classes average 22.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
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