The Elton High School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Elton High School
Address: Walshaw Road
Town/City: Bury
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL8 1RN
Telephone Number: 0161 763 1434
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Wilton
Capacity: 1000
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1017 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.8%

Location and administration

URN: 105354
DfE Number: 351/4004
UKPRN: 10017010
UPRN: 100012563032
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bury (E08000002)
Constituency: Bury North (E14001144)
Electoral Ward: Tottington (E05014167)

Easting & Northing: 378356E, 411573N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 36' 3.28" N 2° 19' 42.23" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJM2C+9J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.7km)
  2. Christ Church CofE Primary School (0.7km)
  3. Elton Community Primary School (0.8km)
  4. Chantlers Primary School (0.8km)
  5. Tottington Primary School (1.1km)
  6. Woodbank Primary School (1.2km)
  7. Lowercroft Primary School (1.3km)
  8. Greenhill Primary School (1.4km)
  9. Tottington High School (1.4km)
  10. St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (1.5km)
Governors

  • Mr Stuart Anderson - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 September 2029.
  • Mrs Nicola Challis-Carlile - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 September 2029.
  • Mrs Ciara Connell - Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 November 2026.
  • Mrs Rebecca Cross - Governor. Appointed on 22 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 December 2027.
  • Mrs Mel Duffy - Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 December 2027.
  • Mr Peter Howarth - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 March 2030.
  • Mr Mobeen Kashif - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 March 2027.
  • Mr David Lythgoe - Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 November 2026.
  • Mr Iain Mackay - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 January 2030.
  • Mrs Michelle Mallalieu - Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 3 March 2029.
  • Mrs Heather McLean - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 23 March 2026.
  • Miss Rachel Pars - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 September 2029.
  • Mr Neil Scruton - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 June 2026.
  • Mr Michael Tonge - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 20 March 2028.
  • Mr Jonathan Wilton - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).