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Hazel Wood High School

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personMr Paul Greenhalgh

corporate_fareOAK LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

location_onBury, BL9 7QT

language Visit Website phone 1617976543

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

716

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Attainment 8

35.7

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GCSE Rank

#10 in Bury

#2,973 of 3,216 nationally

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Hazel Wood High School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Bury, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Hazel Wood High School is an academy sponsor led in Bury, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of OAK LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. The school has approximately 720 pupils on roll, of whom 56% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.7, placing the school #10 in Bury and #2,973 of 3,216 nationally. 25.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 9.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 8 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 19.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

35.7

Grade 5+ E&M

25.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.6%

Entering EBacc61.60%

EBacc APS3.25

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41.00%

EBacc APS3.79

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS3.22

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.29

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 March 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-03-13

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-05-09

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2014-06-26

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

18.9%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

10.0%(72 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

6pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 720 pupils. During this period, there were 136 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 18.9%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	720	136	18.9%	7.3%	6
2024/25 (Autumn term)	718	150	20.9%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	722	99	13.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	728	78	10.7%	7.1%	4
2023/24 (Autumn term)	732	94	12.8%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	715	101	14.1%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	716	90	12.6%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	716	82	11.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	690	34	4.9%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	688	69	10.0%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	691	80	11.6%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	656	49	7.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	654	19	2.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	655	59	9.0%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	626	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	626	37	5.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	617	37	6.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	604	40	6.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	0	1	-	3.8%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 34 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 8 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

54.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

62.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

30.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree31%

agree31%

disagree15%

strongly disagree15%

don't know8%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree31%

agree15%

disagree23%

strongly disagree15%

don't know15%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree23%

agree23%

disagree31%

strongly disagree23%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree46%

agree38%

disagree15%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree23%

agree46%

disagree15%

don't know15%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree31%

agree31%

disagree15%

strongly disagree15%

don't know8%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree15%

agree77%

don't know8%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree23%

agree46%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree23%

agree15%

disagree15%

strongly disagree15%

don't know31%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes54%

no46%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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