Elms Bank
Academy special converter · Ages 11–19 · Bury
Elms Bank is a special school in Bury for ages 11–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 13 September 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Ripon Avenue, Whitefield, Bury, M45 8PJ
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 11–19
- Council
- Bury
- Pupils on roll
- 364 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 53% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 13 September 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils enjoy an abundance of rich and exciting opportunities at this school.”
- “The school includes and values every pupil.”
- “There is a ‘can-do’ culture where staff ensure that pupils, no matter what their special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are, take a full and active part in school life.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 18 October 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 2.2 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
What a pass unlocks for Elms Bank
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices and rents, broadband and transport around the school
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Bury.
- Brookhaven School 0.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Cloughside College 1.5 mi School remains Good
- Millwood Primary Special School 1.9 mi School remains Outstanding
- Forestwood School 2.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Mill School - Bury 2.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Bury Grammar Schools 2.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Ash Grove School 2.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Cambian Chesham House School 3.0 mi No Ofsted grade