The Elton High School vs Tottington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Elton High School
Bury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,017 students
Tottington High School
Bury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
811 students
| Measure | The Elton High School Bury, North West | Tottington High School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #230 of 536 | #410 of 536 |
| National rank | #2004 of 4,090 | #3361 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,017 | 811 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,017 | 811 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 83.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | 34.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.2% | 22.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.8% | 47.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.74 | 2.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bury | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.eltonhigh.bury.sch.uk | www.tottington.bury.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Elton High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 22.5).
- •The Elton High School is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 811.
- •The Elton High School is a local authority school while Tottington High 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 The Elton High School better than Tottington High School?
On the Success Index (England), The Elton High School ranks higher (49.3 vs 22.5 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 The Elton High School and Tottington High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Elton High School: 1,017. Tottington High School: 811. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Elton High School and Tottington High School rank in North West?
The Elton High School is 230th of 536 and Tottington High School is 410th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).