The Elton High School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Walshaw Road Bury Lancashire BL8 1RN |
| Phone | 01617631434 |
| Reference Number | 105354 |
The Elton High School is performing well overall, achieving satisfactory standards in various aspects of education, including safeguarding, teaching, and pupil well-being. The school has a strong culture for safeguarding, ensuring that pupils feel safe and supported. Leaders have implemented structured training for staff, which has positively impacted teaching effectiveness and pupil continuity in learning. Although pupils, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, are achieving in line with national averages, leaders are focused on further enhancing the curriculum and addressing challenges in attendance, particularly among older students in Years 10 and 11.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1025 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.07%
Girls: 46.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 112 | 93 | 205 |
| 8 | 113 | 98 | 211 |
| 9 | 118 | 90 | 208 |
| 10 | 101 | 104 | 205 |
| 11 | 100 | 96 | 196 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| African | 1.6% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | School inspection |
| 02 Feb 2022 | School inspection |
| 31 Jan 2017 | Full inspection |
| 23 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Feb 2015 | Full inspection |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Sep 2009 | Full inspection |
| 01 Jul 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 20 Sep 2006 | Full inspection |
| 17 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture ensuring pupils feel safe and valued.
- Effective support for pupils’ next steps into post-16 education and careers.
- Comprehensive subject knowledge among teachers supported by ongoing professional development.
- Positive and respectful behavior observed throughout the school.
- An inclusive culture with tailored support for pupils with special educational needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Lower attendance figures for older pupils, particularly in Years 10 and 11.
- Inconsistencies in curriculum delivery across some subjects.
- Governors' support for pupil attendance and behavior varies in its impact.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 57.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 192 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 102 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 20 | 2 |
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