Lowercroft Primary School vs The Elton High 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.
Lowercroft Primary School
Bury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
The Elton High School
Bury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,017 students
| Measure | Lowercroft Primary School Bury, North West | The Elton High School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #709 of 2,286 | #230 of 536 |
| National rank | #5904 of 15,697 | #2004 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 204 | 1,017 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 1,017 |
| Free school meals | 5.4% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bury | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lowercroft.co.uk | www.eltonhigh.bury.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lowercroft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 49.3).
- •The Elton High School is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 204.
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 Lowercroft Primary School better than The Elton High School?
On the Success Index (England), Lowercroft Primary School ranks higher (59.7 vs 49.3 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 Lowercroft Primary School and The Elton High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lowercroft Primary School: 204. The Elton High School: 1,017. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lowercroft Primary School and The Elton High School rank in North West?
Lowercroft Primary School is 709th of 2,286 and The Elton High School is 230th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).