The Elton High School
Bury, BL8 1RN · Bury · secondary school
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6th of 12 secondary schools in Bury we can score, 14 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 the 920 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.8 · 55 | 30% | 1.65 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.24 · 32 | 25% | 0.79 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.4 · 57 | 10% | 0.57 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Elton High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.24 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,017 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,000. 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
Since the Progress 8 score is below 0, what specific support is available for pupils who are falling behind in their subjects? How does the new Ofsted report-card framework influence the school’s current priorities for improvement?
What Ofsted said about The Elton High School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel "happy, safe, proud" and are "genuinely valued as members of the community." Inspectors found that the school meets the expected standard across all key areas, with "calm, orderly and respectful" behaviour and a curriculum that helps pupils make "secure progress."
Strengths
- Pupils achieve in line with national averages, with effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Behaviour is "calm, orderly and respectful," with bullying being rare and concerns addressed "promptly and effectively."
- Staff demonstrate "comprehensive" subject knowledge and a "caring, supportive environment" that fosters strong relationships.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is "well structured," helping pupils build knowledge steadily and understand ethical issues.
- Leaders prioritise staff wellbeing and professional learning, creating a culture staff describe as a "notable strength."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen the consistency of curriculum delivery and teaching across all subjects to enhance learning experiences.
- Leaders and governors need to deepen their evaluation of strategies, particularly regarding attendance for older pupils and resource deployment.
- Leaders should ensure more pupils take advantage of extra-curricular opportunities by removing barriers to engagement.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.8 |
| 2024/25 | 44.3 |
| 2025/26 | 47.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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