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"A lovely atmosphere, very calm"

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"We have a big school choir and we get to sing in lots of concerts".

Aliya, Year 11

Examination & Performance Data

Examination Report 

As a special school, Elms Bank School and College does not feature in national school performance tables in the same way as mainstream secondary schools. However, we carefully monitor and report on a range of key performance indicators each year to demonstrate the progress, achievements, and destinations of our Year 11 and Y 14 students.

We believe that assessment is an essential part of teaching and learning. Through accurate assessment, we are able to assess what students have learnt, how they have learnt and what their strengths and areas for development are. By monitoring, tracking and evaluating progress, we ensure that our teaching enables students to learn to their maximum potential.

At Key Stage Three students within Inspire and Explore, Nurture, Thrive and Discover Pathway are tracked according to PIVATS milestones.  At Key Stage Four, all students that are able to access accreditation are tracked according to their progress towards completion of their qualification, some students may be tracked according to Key Stage Three methods to support analysis of progress and attainment.  

Pupils at Elms Bank are offered a range of qualifications which include:

  • English & Functional English - GCSE, Level 1 & Entry Level, Unit Awards
  • Maths & Functional Maths – GCSE, Entry Level/Level 1/ Level 2
  • Science – BTEC Vocational Award, BTEC Applied Science
  • ICT - Ingots Entry Level - L2 
  • PE - Level BTEC 1 & Entry Level
  • Art & Design – GCSE & Entry Level
  • Performing Arts – Level 1 & Arts Award Bronze/Silver
  • Product Design – GCSE, Level NCFE 1 & Entry Level, NCFE
  • Food Technology – GCSE, BTEC Level 1 & 2

At Elms Bank each portrait of year 11 cohort varies. As such we endeavor to assign all students to qualification flight paths that are both challenging but achievable. As such SIP target outcomes drill down to each pathways attainment. In light of this we do not expect to statistically compare year on year, furthermore in light of the qualification frameworks changes this has also had impact upon the achievement of our students as subject leaders have had to seek out alternative qualifications. 

Department of Education School Performance Tables

 

 

Student Destinations 2025/2026

Year 11 students:-

Elms Bank College 57%

Bury College 21%

Other college 18%

NEET 4%

Year 13 and 14 student leavers:-

Bury College 52%

Employment 4%

Bury EST & volunteering 13%

Other college 21%

Ceased Plan 10%