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Elton Community Primary School
Alston Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1SB, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.0 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
319
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 58% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, though the percentage of students reaching higher standards is relatively low at 16%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, with a performance level better than 57% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 6 November 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.7%
Mixed W+Asian7.8%
Asian Pakistani7.2%
Other6.9%
Asian Other6.3%
Asian Chinese4.1%
Mixed Other3.8%
Black African3.8%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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53.59993, -2.31679 · BL8 1SB
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN141167
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.eltonprimary.bc-et.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Elton Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Elton Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 November 2018.
Is Elton Community Primary School a good school?
Elton Community Primary School scores 57.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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