Mill School Bury

Bury

Message from the Headteacher

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Mill School Bury, a nurturing and inclusive learning community located in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchester. We proudly support pupils aged 7 to 16, with a specialist focus on autism, offering a calm, safe, and supportive environment where every child is empowered to thrive.

At Mill School Bury, we are committed to breaking down barriers to learning and celebrating every success, academic, social, and emotional. Our dedicated staff work closely with pupils to foster a culture of growth, resilience, and achievement, ensuring that each child feels valued and understood.

We follow the National Curriculum, enriched by a reflective approach to teaching and learning. Pupils are encouraged to review, reflect, and evaluate their experiences, helping them to develop independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. As reflective practitioners, our staff continuously evolve to meet the needs of our pupils, creating a vibrant and successful school community.

Diversity is at the heart of our ethos. We embrace the unique strengths and talents of every pupil, nurturing their potential and preparing them for the next stage of their educational journey with confidence and pride.

Thank you for visiting our website. We invite you to explore more about our school and discover how Mill School Bury can support your child’s learning and development.

Debbie Morley

Headteacher

What We Offer

Individualised education

Mill School Bury is an independent special school supporting children and young people across Greater Manchester and Lancashire with autism spectrum conditions and communication difficulties. The school provides a safe, nurturing environment where pupils can thrive through a personalised approach to teaching and learning. Individual assessments inform bespoke, creative curriculum tailored to each child's needs and interests.

Staff are highly qualified and experienced in supporting vulnerable children, and class sizes are kept small to maximise individual attention. Classrooms are designed as enabling environments, featuring sensory lighting, muted colours, individual workstations, and visual timetables. The school also offers advanced educational technologies, including a Rebound Room, Immersive Reality tools, and multi-sensory equipment.

The curriculum addresses each pupil's academic, emotional, social, and sensory needs, with strong collaboration between families, professionals, and the wider community. Mill School Bury aims to equip every child with the skills and confidence to succeed in learning and life.

Integrated onsite therapy

At Mill School Bury, therapy is fully integrated into everyday school life, ensuring pupils receive the right support at the right time in ways that feel meaningful, practical and empowering. Our therapeutic approach is child-centred, trauma-informed and designed to help pupils overcome barriers to learning while building confidence, resilience and independence.

We provide access to a multidisciplinary therapy offer, including Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Mental Health support. Therapists work closely with pupils, families, teachers and support staff to develop a deep understanding of each child’s strengths, needs and aspirations. This collaborative approach ensures therapy strategies are consistently embedded across the school day rather than delivered in isolation.

Enhanced life skills and vocational preparation offer

Mill School Bury provides a wide range of opportunities for students to develop essential life skills, supporting their journey toward greater independence and confidence. Through a dedicated Life Skills curriculum, pupils learn practical skills for everyday living. PSHE lessons focus on personal, social, and emotional development, while outdoor education promotes teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving. Students take part in a variety of school trips and community activities, helping them to build real-world experience and social confidence. In addition, travel training supports safe and independent navigation of public transport. Together, these experiences equip students with the tools they need to thrive beyond the classroom and in everyday life.

Pupil and teacher talking holding soft balls

Boy laying on his front weaving through cones on a flat wheeled trolley

pupil sat a table writing on paper and using his finger as a space

A pupil bounces on a trampoline indoors while a teacher kneels watching

Pupil interacts with a colourful wall projection

Pupil writes with pen on paper with a teaching assistant sat at a table

Pupils sit around a table one is smiling at the camera

A pupil and teacher play basketball on a blue sports court

Pupil with safety goggles examining scientific apparatus

Pupil leaning over a work bench adds drops of a solution to paper

Teacher and pupil playing the drums with drum sticks

Three pupils playing football on the playground

Pupil and teacher sit with a brown therapy dog

school pupil throwing a ball with an adult behind

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do

As part of the Kedleston Group, our school follows robust safeguarding standards to keep every child safe, supported and protected.

Safeguarding at the Kedleston Group

Part of the Kedleston Group

We’re proud to be part of the Kedleston Group family of schools, all committed to providing safe, nurturing and ambitious education for neurodivergent learners.

About the Kedleston Group