Elms Bank

URN: 146891 • Bury M45 8PJ

Overview

Name
Elms Bank
URN
146891
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
OAK LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
56.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Catherine Dent (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01617661597
Website
Visit
Address
Ripon Avenue, Bury M45 8PJ

Summary

Elms Bank is a mixed academy special converter located in Bury, serving 344 pupils with a capacity of 221. The school is committed to an inclusive ethos, aiming to provide "Excellence for All" by ensuring that every pupil is known, valued, and supported according to their individual needs. The leadership emphasizes building confidence, independence, and resilience among students, fostering a vibrant community where each child can thrive.

The curriculum at Elms Bank is designed to be broad and meaningful, linking learning to real-life experiences. Various specialist pathways are offered to cater to the diverse needs of pupils, enabling them to work towards qualifications and engage in extracurricular activities such as school productions and internships. This approach helps raise aspirations and prepares students for future opportunities.

Elms Bank is part of the Oak Learning Partnership, which enhances collaboration and support among schools in the Bury area. Strong partnerships with families and external professionals are central to the school's mission, ensuring that all pupils receive the necessary guidance to succeed academically and socially.

Key details

LA
Bury
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
OAK LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
221
Pupils
344
Boys
239
Girls
105
FSM %
49.40
Open date
2019-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 344 239 105 221 49.40
2024-09-11 338 229 109 221 47.00
2023-09-11 302 207 95 221 45.00
2022-09-11 302 207 95 221 45.00
2021-09-11 279 193 86 221 39.60
2020-09-11 247 166 81 221 35.90

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