Bury Grammar Schools vs Elton Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bury Grammar Schools
Bury · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,234 students
Elton Community Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
307 students
| Measure | Bury Grammar Schools Bury, North West | Elton Community Primary School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #379 of 536 | #957 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3088 of 4,090 | #7789 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,234 | 307 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,234 | 307 |
| Free school meals | – | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 65.7% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.72 | – |
| A level points per entry | 41.6 | – |
| town | Bury | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.burygrammar.com/ | www.eltonprimary.bc-et.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Elton Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.8 vs 27.4).
- •Bury Grammar Schools is the larger school with 1,234 students compared with 307.
- •Bury Grammar Schools is a independent school while Elton Community Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bury Grammar Schools better than Elton Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Elton Community Primary School ranks higher (50.8 vs 27.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bury Grammar Schools and Elton Community Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bury Grammar Schools: 1,234. Elton Community Primary School: 307. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bury Grammar Schools and Elton Community Primary School rank in North West?
Bury Grammar Schools is 379th of 536 and Elton Community Primary School is 957th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).