Bury has 6 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 2 were outstanding or exceptional and 83% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 1 May 2025. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 2 outstanding or exceptional
- 3 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elms Bank | Outstanding | 14 Sept 2023 | M45 |
| Millwood Primary Special School | Outstanding | 19 Jul 2017 | M26 |
| Cloughside College | Good | 17 Jul 2018 | M25 |
| Forestwood School | Good | 6 Feb 2025 | BL8 |
| Mill School - Bury | Good | 1 May 2025 | BL8 |
| Cambian Chesham House School | Requires improvement | 10 Oct 2024 | BL9 |