Explore other schools in this area
See every school around BL8 1RN on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
The Elton High School
Walshaw Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1RN, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.3 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,025
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.3, placing it in the top 59% nationally. A notable strength is the 66% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 37% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, with parent satisfaction likely bolstered by the school's positive reputation.
Explore this location
Start from postcode BL8 1RN — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around The Elton High School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 31 January 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.3 | Bottom 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 66% | Top 50% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 37% | Bottom 32% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 17% | Bottom 31% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.8%
Asian Pakistani6.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Black African1.6%
White Other1.4%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed Other0.6%
Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
Loading map…
53.60027, -2.32853 · BL8 1RN
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN105354
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.eltonhigh.bury.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Elton High School rated by Ofsted?
The Elton High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 January 2017.
Is The Elton High School a good school?
The Elton High School scores 43.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Elton High School in GCSEs?
The Elton High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.3. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near BL8 1RN?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near BL8 1RN with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.