The Elton High School
Community school
Bury, BL8 1RN
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 42% in England
7 of 11 in Bury
Pupils
1,017
First preferences per place
1.32
2026/27
Absence
7.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.0 | 45.8 | 44.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41% | 44% | 37% | |
| Average English grade | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 40% | 42% | 42% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.50 | -0.24 | — |
66% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Tottington High School · 1.0 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 17% in England
- St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy · 1.2 mi · Good · Bottom 41% in England
- Bury Church of England High School · 1.4 mi · Report card · Top 40% in England
- The Derby High School · 1.5 mi · No rating
- Hazel Wood High School · 2.2 mi · Good · Bottom 15% in England
- Woodhey High School · 2.4 mi · Not judged · Top 35% in England
Best secondary schools in Bury · Best secondary schools in Greater Manchester
The neighbourhood
The Elton High School is in Walshaw & Woolfold (typical home £219,950).
What is The Elton High School's Ofsted rating?
The Elton High School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does The Elton High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Elton High School is in the bottom 42% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.