Elms Bank Catchment Area
Elms Bank is a academy special converter not applicable school in Bury , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 344 pupils, and a capacity of 221 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
344
Pupils
221
Capacity
156%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Elms Bank Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Elms Bank sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bury. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bury before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bury catchment area documents →Elms Bank — School Information
- Full address
- Ripon Avenue, Whitefield, Bury, M45 8PJ
- Local authority
- Bury
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Free school meals
- 49.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146891
Other Not applicable Schools in Bury
If Elms Bank is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bury are the next closest alternatives.
Bury Grammar Schools Catchment Area
Other independent school · BL9 0HN
Millwood Primary Special School Catchment Area
Community special school · M26 3BW
Rossendale School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · BL0 0RT
Forestwood School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · BL8 2BS
Brookhaven School Catchment Area
Free schools special · BL9 8LP
Ash Grove School Catchment Area
Academy alternative provision sponsor led · BL9 7PZ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Elms Bank
Is Elms Bank oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Elms Bank currently has 344 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 221 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Elms Bank? ▾
Admission to Elms Bank is managed by Bury. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Elms Bank cover? ▾
Elms Bank is a not applicable school in Bury, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Elms Bank? ▾
Elms Bank was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.