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The Elton High School

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The Elton High School

Walshaw Road, Bury, BL8 1RN

Community school
Pupils
1,025
Ages
11-16
FSM
21.1%
Attainment 8
44.2
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.5%
Basics 9-5
37.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
17.3%
EBacc APS
3.73
EBacc 9-5
9.2%
EBacc 9-4
13.8%
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About The Elton High School

The Elton High School is a secondary school in Bury, Bury. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.2. The school has around 1,025 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Walshaw Road, Bury, BL8 1RN | More schools in Bury

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Elton High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Jan 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Elton High School

What is The Elton High School's Ofsted rating?
The Elton High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are The Elton High School's latest exam results?
The Elton High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Elton High School located?
The Elton High School is a secondary school in Bury, Bury (BL8 1RN).
How many pupils attend The Elton High School?
The Elton High School has around 1,025 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Elton High School with other schools?
View The Elton High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bury.