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Elms Bank

Ripon Avenue, Bury, M45 8PJ
Part of: OAK LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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Elms Bank
Bury, M45 8PJ
344 Pupils
221 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
49.40% FSM %
239 Boys
105 Girls
About Elms Bank

Elms Bank is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bury, Bury, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 344 pupils on roll. School capacity: 221. Current headteacher: Catherine Dent.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy special converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Bury
Region North West
Administrative District Bury
Parliamentary Constituency Bury South
Ward Unsworth
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor OAK LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-04-2019
UKPRN 10083020
URN 146891
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Yvette Sullivan Chair of Local Governing Body 06/05/2022 06/05/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Elaine Cairns Local Governor 12/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Catherine Dent Local Governor 30/06/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Mary Freeman Local Governor 01/04/2019 31/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caroline Hirst Local Governor 13/02/2024 13/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Emma Lashbrook Local Governor 23/01/2023 14/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Leanne Moss Local Governor 06/10/2025 06/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Adam Sowman Local Governor 25/06/2025 25/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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0.58 km • Bury
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0.85 km • Manchester
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Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School
0.99 km • Bury
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Frequently Asked Questions
Elms Bank is a Academy special converter (group: Academies) in Bury, Bury.
Elms Bank has 344 pupils, with a capacity of 221.
Elms Bank caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The Headteacher at Elms Bank is Ms Catherine Dent.
Elms Bank is at Ripon Avenue, Whitefield, Bury, M45 8PJ, in the Bury local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Elms Bank: Has a sixth form.
Elms Bank is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Catherine Dent
Ripon Avenue, Whitefield, Bury, M45 8PJ
01617661597
www.elmsbank.co.uk
Location
M45 8PJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146891
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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