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The Elton High School

State school · Bury, BL8 1RN
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,040 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,040 ·
Local authority
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Jonathan Wilton

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 15 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Elton Community Primary School 14 %
Chantlers Primary School 13 %
Woodbank Primary School 11 %
Lowercroft Primary School 10 %
Christ Church CofE Primary School 9 %
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School 8 %
Greenhill Primary School 8 %
Tottington Primary School 5 %
Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School 3 %
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury 2 %
Old Hall Primary School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
65%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
64
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
16.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,040
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Walshaw Road
Bury
Lancashire
BL8 1RN
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Telephone: 0161 763 1434

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.eltonhigh.bury.sch.uk

Local authority: Bury Metropolitan Borough Council

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School data & information The Elton High School Walshaw Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1RN
1,040 Pupil numbers
20 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
8 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
64 Number of teachers
15 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
65%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
45.80
LA avg.
45.00
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.24 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 8
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 207 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 116 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 96 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 205 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 208 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 7
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Elton High School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
16.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
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