The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 319
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Trust
- THE KEEP LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Carolyn Ashworth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Alston Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1SB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Elton Community Primary School a selective school?
No. Elton Community Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Elton Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Elton Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elton Community Primary School?
Elton Community Primary School currently has 319 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elton Community Primary School take?
Elton Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elton Community Primary School?
Elton Community Primary School is in Bury, BL8 1SB, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elton Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Elton Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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