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Elms Bank

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Elms Bank

Ripon Avenue, Whitefield, Bury, M45 8PJ

Academy special converter · Ages 11–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Sept 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

2.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
2.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

2.2

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/242.346.4
2024/252.246.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-1.500.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.06
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Elms Bank

Elms Bank is a secondary school in Bury, Bury. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.2. The school has around 344 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Ripon Avenue, Bury, M45 8PJ | More schools in Bury

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Elms Bank, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Oct 2014 — Outstanding (predecessor: Elms Bank Specialist Arts College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Elms Bank

What is Elms Bank's Ofsted rating?
Elms Bank received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Elms Bank's latest exam results?
Elms Bank: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Elms Bank located?
Elms Bank is a secondary school in Bury, Bury (M45 8PJ).
How many pupils attend Elms Bank?
Elms Bank has around 344 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Elms Bank with other schools?
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