The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.3
0.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 196 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,025
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Wilton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Walshaw Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1RN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGuardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Primary · 725m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 746m away
Elton Community Primary School
Primary · 776m away
Chantlers Primary School
Primary · 834m away
Tottington Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Woodbank Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lowercroft Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Tottington High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Elton High School a selective school?
No. The Elton High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Elton High School's Ofsted rating?
The Elton High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Elton High School?
The Elton High School currently has 1,025 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Elton High School take?
The Elton High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Elton High School?
The Elton High School is in Bury, BL8 1RN, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Elton High School have a sixth form?
No, The Elton High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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