344
Pupils · 2024/25
20%
EAL · 2024/25
32%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 13/09/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityBury
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Elms Bank · Secondary with sixth form · Bury
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
344
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
20%
FSM eligible
54%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
12%
Persistent absence
32%
Contact
Address
Ripon Avenue, Whitefield, Bury, M45 8PJ
Local authority
Bury
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 344 | 6.5 | 100% | 20% | 54% | 12% | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 338 | 8.4 | 100% | 18% | 50% | 12% | 35% |
| 2022/23 | 307 | 6.8 | 100% | 16% | 50% | 10% | 32% |
| 2021/22 | 302 | 6.5 | 100% | 15% | 48% | 11% | 39% |
| 2020/21 | 279 | 6.3 | 100% | 14% | 31% | — | — |
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