State School
Elms Bank
- Secondary
- Bury M45 8PJ
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils excel at Elms Bank due to the school’s high expectations of them.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well and feel proud of their achievements.
Qualifications and Training: Staff gain the knowledge and skills they need to support pupils with dignity, care and respect.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are innovative and creative in their choice of activities, inspiring a love of learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers adapt the curriculum to ensure that all pupils engage in learning and achieve highly.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school has developed strong partnerships with parents to ensure positive outcomes.
Communication: The school communicates effectively with parents about pupils' progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents have opportunities to give feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The leadership ensures conflicts and concerns are handled effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum and robust careers program.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school is a calm and happy place, focusing on rewards and praise.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel happy, safe, and settled, reflecting the school's focus on promoting welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils have opportunities for rock climbing, kayaking, and various vocational courses.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils take part in challenging activities while excelling academically.
Career Counselling Services: The school has a robust and highly effective careers programme.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps after leaving school.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The school ensures staff are well-equipped to support diverse SEND needs.
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Elms Bank is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 338 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.5 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 98% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.89% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 48.17% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.94% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.06% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.28% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.08 | 3.17 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 93.92% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 41 | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 86.83% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 38.67% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 3.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 36.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 90% | 8% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.67% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.25% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.71 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.71% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 26.59% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.12% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.18% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.05 | 3.01 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 34 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 44.78% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 1.78% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 29.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 91% | 10.33% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.78% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.89% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
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| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Elms Bank
Local authority ratio 20 : 1