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The Elton High School

Bury, BL8 1RNSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2026
Progress 8
-0.24
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
264 1st-choice / 201 places
Ranking
#2,094
of 3,141 nationally

About The Elton High School

The Elton High School is a popular choice among Bury families, and the numbers back that up. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 558 applications for 201 places, making it significantly oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.78 applicants per spot. Of those, 264 families put it as their first preference, and 195 first-preference offers were made. While there is no direct parent satisfaction survey data available in the school's records, this level of demand is a strong signal that local parents see it as a solid option. The school is a mixed, non-denominational secondary for ages 11 to 16, with no sixth form, and is led by headteacher Jonathan Wilton. It currently has 1,025 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 1,000, which further reflects its draw in the area.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWalshaw Road, Bury, Bury, BL8 1RN
HeadteacherJonathan Wilton
Local AuthorityBury
Number of Pupils1,025
Free School Meals (FSM)21.1%
School Capacity1,025 / 1,000 (102% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (3 Feb 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Swimming PoolSixth Form CentreLibraryDining HallAstro TurfICT SuitePlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

TennisBasketballBadmintonGymnasticsRowingFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubCodingOrchestraNewspaperFilm ClubDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: eltonhigh.bury.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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The Elton High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.