Bury Catholic Preparatory School
Bury, Bury, North West · BL9 9BH
With just 75 pupils, Bury Catholic Preparatory School is a notably small independent school, the kind of setting where children are likely to be well known to staff rather than lost in a crowd. This mixed school in Bury operates without boarding, making it a day school for local families. It is led by headteacher Helen Farrow and inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Families drawn to an intimate, close-knit environment may find its modest scale a particular attraction.
75
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 75
- Location
- Bury, Bury, North West
Headteacher
Headteacher Helen Farrow
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Teaching & academics
As an independent preparatory school, it falls under the Independent Schools Inspectorate rather than Ofsted. Its small roll suggests an environment in which individual pupils can receive close attention.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
The last word
A small, fee-paying Catholic prep in Bury where a roll of around 75 promises a personal, familiar atmosphere.
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Bury Catholic Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Bury Catholic Preparatory School located?
Bury Catholic Preparatory School is located at Bury, BL9 9BH.
What type of school is Bury Catholic Preparatory School?
Bury Catholic Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Bury Catholic Preparatory School?
Bury Catholic Preparatory School has approximately 75 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.