How many pupils attend Star Radcliffe Academy?

Star Radcliffe Academy has 286 pupils on roll.

What ages does Star Radcliffe Academy take?

Star Radcliffe Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Star Radcliffe Academy located?

Star Radcliffe Academy is located in Radcliffe, M26 2SZ, Bury.

How do I apply to Star Radcliffe Academy?

Star Radcliffe Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Star Radcliffe Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Star Radcliffe Academy was 2.535 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Star Radcliffe Academy?

When Star Radcliffe Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see note 1); 2. Children of staff — Children of staff employed at Star Radcliffe Academy for 2 or more years at the time of application and offer of a place, and / or the member of staff has been recruited to fill a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage (see note 2); 3. Exceptional special, medical or social circumstances — Children with proven, exceptionally strong special, medical or social circumstances, which are directly relevant to attendance at Star Radcliffe Academy. Parents are responsible for providing the professional supporting evidence to the school by the closing date from a consultant, doctor, psychologist, social worker or from another relevant independent professional (see note 3), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 150 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Children who live nearest from home to school will receive priority for any criteria that are oversubscribed. If the distance between home and school is the same, which includes the same geographical property reference (such as a block of flats), random allocation is used as a tie-breaker.

What is the largest ethnic background at Star Radcliffe Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 73.8% of pupils at Star Radcliffe Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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2.535miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Star Radcliffe Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see note 1).
2Children of staff — Children of staff employed at Star Radcliffe Academy for 2 or more years at the time of application and offer of a place, and / or the member of staff has been recruited to fill a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage (see note 2).
3Exceptional special, medical or social circumstances — Children with proven, exceptionally strong special, medical or social circumstances, which are directly relevant to attendance at Star Radcliffe Academy. Parents are responsible for providing the professional supporting evidence to the school by the closing date from a consultant, doctor, psychologist, social worker or from another relevant independent professional (see note 3).
4Siblings — Children with a sibling(s) attending Star Radcliffe Academy in Years 7 to 11 at the time of application and offer of a place (see note 4).
5Nearest home to school — All other children who live nearest from home to school (see note 5).

If two applications tie: Children who live nearest from home to school will receive priority for any criteria that are oversubscribed. If the distance between home and school is the same, which includes the same geographical property reference (such as a block of flats), random allocation is used as a tie-breaker.

Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted before the numbered oversubscription criteria are applied, as stated in the document.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Star Radcliffe Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend Star Radcliffe Academy?: Star Radcliffe Academy has 286 pupils on roll.
What ages does Star Radcliffe Academy take?: Star Radcliffe Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Star Radcliffe Academy located?: Star Radcliffe Academy is located in Radcliffe, M26 2SZ, Bury.
How do I apply to Star Radcliffe Academy?: Star Radcliffe Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Star Radcliffe Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Star Radcliffe Academy was 2.535 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Star Radcliffe Academy?: When Star Radcliffe Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see note 1); 2. Children of staff — Children of staff employed at Star Radcliffe Academy for 2 or more years at the time of application and offer of a place, and / or the member of staff has been recruited to fill a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage (see note 2); 3. Exceptional special, medical or social circumstances — Children with proven, exceptionally strong special, medical or social circumstances, which are directly relevant to attendance at Star Radcliffe Academy. Parents are responsible for providing the professional supporting evidence to the school by the closing date from a consultant, doctor, psychologist, social worker or from another relevant independent professional (see note 3), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 150 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Children who live nearest from home to school will receive priority for any criteria that are oversubscribed. If the distance between home and school is the same, which includes the same geographical property reference (such as a block of flats), random allocation is used as a tie-breaker.
What is the largest ethnic background at Star Radcliffe Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 73.8% of pupils at Star Radcliffe Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Star Radcliffe Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see note 1).
2Children of staff — Children of staff employed at Star Radcliffe Academy for 2 or more years at the time of application and offer of a place, and / or the member of staff has been recruited to fill a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage (see note 2).
3Exceptional special, medical or social circumstances — Children with proven, exceptionally strong special, medical or social circumstances, which are directly relevant to attendance at Star Radcliffe Academy. Parents are responsible for providing the professional supporting evidence to the school by the closing date from a consultant, doctor, psychologist, social worker or from another relevant independent professional (see note 3).
4Siblings — Children with a sibling(s) attending Star Radcliffe Academy in Years 7 to 11 at the time of application and offer of a place (see note 4).
5Nearest home to school — All other children who live nearest from home to school (see note 5).

Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted before the numbered oversubscription criteria are applied, as stated in the document.

Star Radcliffe Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend Star Radcliffe Academy?: Star Radcliffe Academy has 286 pupils on roll.
What ages does Star Radcliffe Academy take?: Star Radcliffe Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Star Radcliffe Academy located?: Star Radcliffe Academy is located in Radcliffe, M26 2SZ, Bury.
How do I apply to Star Radcliffe Academy?: Star Radcliffe Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Star Radcliffe Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Star Radcliffe Academy was 2.535 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Star Radcliffe Academy?: When Star Radcliffe Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see note 1); 2. Children of staff — Children of staff employed at Star Radcliffe Academy for 2 or more years at the time of application and offer of a place, and / or the member of staff has been recruited to fill a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage (see note 2); 3. Exceptional special, medical or social circumstances — Children with proven, exceptionally strong special, medical or social circumstances, which are directly relevant to attendance at Star Radcliffe Academy. Parents are responsible for providing the professional supporting evidence to the school by the closing date from a consultant, doctor, psychologist, social worker or from another relevant independent professional (see note 3), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 150 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Children who live nearest from home to school will receive priority for any criteria that are oversubscribed. If the distance between home and school is the same, which includes the same geographical property reference (such as a block of flats), random allocation is used as a tie-breaker.
What is the largest ethnic background at Star Radcliffe Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 73.8% of pupils at Star Radcliffe Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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