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Elms Bank
Ripon Avenue, Whitefield, Bury, Lancashire, M45 8PJ, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.9 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
344
Capacity
221
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
156%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of September 2023, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education. However, it faces challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by a low GCSE Attainment 8 score and no students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's positive reputation for overall educational standards.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 2.2 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.5%
Asian Pakistani8.7%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Other1.5%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
White Other1.2%
Asian Chinese0.9%
White Irish0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.55786, -2.28975 · M45 8PJ
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN146891
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.elmsbank.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Elms Bank rated by Ofsted?
Elms Bank was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2023.
Is Elms Bank a good school?
Elms Bank scores 56.9/100 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.
How do pupils perform at Elms Bank in GCSEs?
Elms Bank achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.2. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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