# Mill School - Bury — Bury, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Deborah Morley

## Contact

- **Address:** Bury, Greater Manchester
- **Phone:** 0800 024 6985
- **Website:** https://www.kedlestongroup.com/our-schools-homes/day-schools/mill-school-bury/home
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bury/mill-school-bury-20946

## About

Mill School Bury is a specialist independent school in Greater Manchester for children and young people aged from 7-17. The school provides a safe learning environment for autistic children, and those who also face other challenges such as specific speech, language and communication needs.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Apr 2025

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Life-changing school for a wonderful young girl: I was sceptical at first, but Mill School Bury has genuinely transformed my child's life. The bespoke approach and state-of-the-art facilities have helped her grow in confidence and independence - what more could a parent ask for? Thank you to the caring and dedicated staff for everything! *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Calm, safe, and supportive community: I've been blown away by the school's commitment to creating a calm and safe environment for autistic children. The staff are truly dedicated to helping each child thrive, and the school's values of empathy and understanding shine through in everything they do. My child is happy and confident, and I couldn't be more grateful! *(Jan 2022)*
- **4/5** — A safe and nurturing environment: My child has really benefited from the personalized curriculum and therapy sessions at Mill School Bury. The staff are always approachable and willing to listen, which has given me peace of mind as a parent. However, I would like to see more opportunities for parents to get involved in school events and activities. *(Mar 2021)*
- **5/5** — Excellent provision for autistic children: As a former parent of a child who attended Mill School Bury, I can confidently recommend this school to others. The staff were incredibly supportive, and the Duke of Edinburgh and Bush Craft programs helped my child develop essential life skills. The school's commitment to autism-friendly facilities and sensory spaces made a huge difference to our family. *(Jun 2020)*

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