The Elton High School Catchment Area
The Elton High School is a community secondary school in Bury , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1025 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,025
Pupils
1,000
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
The Elton High School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at The Elton High School are allocated by Bury using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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 →The Elton High School — School Information
- Full address
- Walshaw Road, Bury, BL8 1RN
- Local authority
- Bury
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 21.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105354
Other Secondary Schools in Bury
If The Elton High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bury are the next closest alternatives.
Unsworth Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BL9 8LP
Tottington High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BL8 3LY
Hazel Wood High School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BL9 7QT
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BL9 0TZ
Woodhey High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BL0 9QZ
Bury Church of England High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BL9 0TS
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Elton High School
Is The Elton High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Elton High School currently has 1025 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1000 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Elton High School? ▾
Admission to The Elton High School 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 The Elton High School cover? ▾
The Elton High School is a secondary school in Bury, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Elton High School? ▾
The Elton High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.