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The Elton High School
Goodgraded 03/02/2022Ages 11–161,025 pupils
The Elton High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Bury. The school has around 1,025 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/02/2022, The Elton High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 46.2 and 45% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bury can view The Elton High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 03/02/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 844.3
England avg 45.1 · was 45.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths37%
England avg 45% · was 44% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths66%
England avg 65% · was 65% in 2023/24
EBacc entry17%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.74
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake21.8%
Free school meals21.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.7%
Attendance91.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence23.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bury
All schools in Bury →Chantlers Primary School0.5 miGuardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury0.5 miChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miElton Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miTottington Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miGreenhill Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
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