The Elton High School vs Tottington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 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 Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
319 students
| Measure | The Elton High School Bury, North West | Tottington Primary School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #230 of 536 | #799 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2004 of 4,090 | #6706 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,017 | 319 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,017 | 319 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.eltonhigh.bury.sch.uk | www.tottingtonprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Tottington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.0 vs 49.3).
- •The Elton High School is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 319.
- •The Elton High School is a local authority school while Tottington 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 The Elton High School better than Tottington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Tottington Primary School ranks higher (56.0 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 The Elton High School and Tottington Primary School?
About 1.1 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 Primary School: 319. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Elton High School and Tottington Primary School rank in North West?
The Elton High School is 230th of 536 and Tottington Primary School is 799th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).