The Elton High School
URN: 105354 • Bury BL8 1RN
Overview
- Name
- The Elton High School
- URN
- 105354
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jonathan Wilton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01617631434
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Walshaw Road, Bury BL8 1RN
Summary
The Elton High School is a co-educational community secondary school located in Bury, accommodating approximately 1,025 students aged 11-16. Established in a modern building opened in 2016, the school emphasizes a culture of success rooted in its core principles of Ambition, Resilience, and Kindness. These values are integral to the school's ethos and foster positive relationships among students and staff.
The curriculum at The Elton High School is designed to provide a comprehensive education across a range of subjects, including core disciplines such as English, Maths, and Science, as well as creative and technical subjects. The school encourages parental engagement and offers various channels for communication regarding curriculum inquiries and student support.
In addition to academic offerings, The Elton High School is committed to supporting students with special educational needs through dedicated staff, including a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). The school also promotes community involvement through open events and various initiatives, ensuring a supportive environment for all students and their families.
The curriculum at The Elton High School is designed to provide a comprehensive education across a range of subjects, including core disciplines such as English, Maths, and Science, as well as creative and technical subjects. The school encourages parental engagement and offers various channels for communication regarding curriculum inquiries and student support.
In addition to academic offerings, The Elton High School is committed to supporting students with special educational needs through dedicated staff, including a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). The school also promotes community involvement through open events and various initiatives, ensuring a supportive environment for all students and their families.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Parent Guidance Presentations (sen)
- SEN Information (sen)
- SENCO (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- The Elton Times... (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Tottington High School (68.2)
- Bury Church of England High School (66.8)
- Woodhey High School (60.6)
- Unsworth Academy (60.0)
- St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy (58.7)
Key details
- LA
- Bury
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1000
- Pupils
- 1025
- Boys
- 544
- Girls
- 481
- FSM %
- 21.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1025 | 544 | 481 | 1000 | 21.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1040 | 543 | 497 | 1000 | 20.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1017 | 498 | 519 | 1000 | 19.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1017 | 498 | 519 | 1000 | 19.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1030 | 524 | 506 | 1000 | 17.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1041 | 520 | 521 | 1023 | 13.70 |
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