The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (156% full)
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 344
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 49.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Trust
- OAK LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Ms Catherine Dent (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Ripon Avenue, Whitefield, Bury, Lancashire, M45 8PJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmElms Bank Specialist Arts College
Special school · Very close
St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand
Primary · Very close
Sunny Bank Primary School
Primary · 568m away
Unsworth Primary School
Primary · 574m away
Ribble Drive Community Primary School
Primary · 850m away
Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School
Primary · 990m away
Mersey Drive Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Elms Bank's Ofsted rating?
Elms Bank was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elms Bank?
Elms Bank currently has 344 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elms Bank take?
Elms Bank caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Elms Bank?
Elms Bank is in Bury, M45 8PJ, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elms Bank have a sixth form?
Yes, Elms Bank has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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