The Best Schools In Shawforth Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Shawforth. These top schools near Shawforth are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in Shawforth and see the best and worst performing schools

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1

Bury Grammar Schools

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Our number one ranked school in Shawforth based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Bury Grammar Schools.

Pupils
1278
Ages
3 - 18
Gender
Boys and girls taught separately (diamond structure)
Type
Other independent school
2

The Crossley Heath School

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The Crossley Heath School is ranked second in Shawforth based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
1141
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
3

Hulme Grammar School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Shawforth based on our authoritative ranking is Hulme Grammar School.

Pupils
675
Ages
3 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
4

The Blue Coat CofE School

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The school ranked at number four in our Shawforth league table is The Blue Coat CofE School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
1669
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
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5

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

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Our number five ranked school in Shawforth based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School.

Pupils
1056
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter

Top 5 best performing schools in Shawforth and their catchment areas in Shawforth ranked by School Guide in 2026

  • Bury Grammar Schools
  • The Crossley Heath School
  • Hulme Grammar School
  • The Blue Coat CofE School
  • Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

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