Best 3 Not applicable schools in Bury – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Elms Bank (Not applicable) in Bury; Millwood Primary Special School (Not applicable) in Bury; Cloughside College (Not applicable) in Manchester — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Elms Bank, Millwood Primary Special School and Cloughside College. They are not applicable phase and academy special converter and community special school type located around Bury, Lancashire, Bury, Greater Manchester and Manchester. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Elms Bank), published Oct 2023. The lowest is 2 (Cloughside College), published Jul 2014. The most recent inspection on record is for Elms Bank (Oct 2023). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 550, typical FSM 45–50%, range 35–40%–50–55%; all within the OAK LEARNING PARTNERSHIP trust.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Elms Bank M45 8PJ	Millwood Primary Special School M26 3BW	Cloughside College M25 3BL
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	Bury Lancashire M45 8PJ	Bury Greater Manchester M26 3BW	Manchester M25 3BL
Latest Ofsted	1 17 Oct 2023	1 12 Mar 2013	2 16 Jul 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	221	160	62
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	OAK LEARNING PARTNERSHIP	Bury (351)	Bury (351)
Website	www.elmsbank.co.uk	www.millwoodprimaryschool.co.uk	www.cloughside.co.uk
Telephone	01617661597	01617242266	01612710106
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Elms Bank

M45 8PJ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Bury
Lancashire
M45 8PJ
Ofsted: 1 17 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OAK LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Website: www.elmsbank.co.uk
Telephone: 01617661597

Millwood Primary Special School

M26 3BW

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Bury
Greater Manchester
M26 3BW
Ofsted: 1 12 Mar 2013
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bury (351)
Website: www.millwoodprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01617242266

Cloughside College

M25 3BL

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Manchester
M25 3BL
Ofsted: 2 16 Jul 2014
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bury (351)
Website: www.cloughside.co.uk
Telephone: 01612710106

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.