Elton Community Primary School
Bury, BL8 1SB · Bury · primary school
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16th of 55 primary schools in Bury we can score, 64 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.2/10 against 1,958 of them, against 6.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Elton Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 16.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 307 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Elton Community Primary School
Overview
Elton Community Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "happy, safe, caring and creative environment" where pupils "thoroughly enjoy learning and playing." The report highlights an "ambitious curriculum" that is well-tailored to pupils’ needs and reflects local heritage, supported by staff who possess "detailed knowledge of the subjects that they teach."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "impeccable" behaviour and are "unfailingly courteous," contributing enthusiastically to lessons within a culture of respect.
- Reading is a high priority; skilled staff expertly teach phonics, ensuring most pupils become "fluent and accurate readers by the end of Year 1."
- The school quickly identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to participate fully and succeed alongside classmates.
- Pupils engage in diverse extra-curricular activities, including "Elton’s Outdoor Learning," and actively contribute to the community through charity fundraising and choir performances.
- Staff well-being is considered in decision-making, and the school takes "great care to involve parents and carers as partners" in their children’s education.
Areas to improve
- The school’s strategies for helping pupils retain knowledge over time are not sufficiently effective, meaning some cannot remember past learning well enough to apply it to new topics.
- Occasionally, teachers move pupils on to new learning too quickly before ensuring they fully understand previous concepts, leading to struggles with tasks.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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