The Elton High School, Bury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Elton High School creates a warm, inclusive community where pupils feel genuinely valued and safe. Teachers know their pupils well and deliver well-structured lessons that help students build knowledge step-by-step, with particular strengths in science and geography. The school goes the extra mile to remove barriers for disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs, ensuring everyone gets the tailored support they require to succeed.
Key Strengths
- Calm, respectful behaviour across the school with warm relationships between pupils and staff
- Well-structured curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge progressively, particularly in science and geography
- Strong safeguarding culture where leaders and staff prioritise pupil safety and wellbeing
- Inclusive approach with targeted support for disadvantaged pupils, those with special needs, and pupils known to social care
- Comprehensive careers programme with employer encounters and clear guidance on post-16 pathways
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance for older pupils in Years 10 and 11 remains noticeably lower than national figures
- Inconsistent curriculum delivery in some subjects leading to variation in pupils' experiences
- Inconsistent uptake of extra-curricular activities - not all pupils taking advantage of opportunities available
- Leaders could review impact of improvement strategies more thoroughly, particularly around attendance and resource deployment
- Support for pupils facing barriers to learning needs further refinement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where leaders fulfil their responsibilities and all legal requirements are met, resulting in pupils feeling safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess, international educational visits to Berlin Iceland and Miami
The Elton High School provides a calm, orderly and caring environment where pupils achieve in line with national averages and feel safe and valued as members of the school community. Leaders have a secure understanding of the school's strengths and have implemented curriculum improvements, though some inconsistencies remain in delivery across subjects.
At a Glance
21.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.3
Avg class size
44
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
1,017 pupils
1,000 capacity
17 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bury
Admissions Demand - Bury
Places available
2,453
Applications
2,319
Got 1st preference
89.8%
Got preferred school
97.2%
Secondary admissions across Bury (2025/26)
Inspection History(11)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.90542%
Overall absence
23.1286%
Persistent absence
1,042
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Elton High School
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Elton Community Primary School
Chantlers Primary School
Tottington Primary School
Woodbank Primary School
Lowercroft Primary School
Greenhill Primary School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
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