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Elms Bank

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Elms Bank

Ripon Avenue, Whitefield, Bury, M45 8PJ

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Pupils
344
Ages
11-19
FSM
49.4%
Attainment 8
2.2
Ofsted
Outstanding
Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

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%

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 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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View Elms Bank'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.