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0.871miles
was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.
Last distance offered at The Elton High School, year by year →
When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.
If two applications tie: If there is over-subscription in any category, places will be offered using a straight-line distance measurement from home to school, measured using the Local Authority's computerised mapping system. Those living closer to the school will receive higher priority. Where the final place can be taken by two or more children living an equal distance, the Local Authority will use random allocation.
Local-authority coordinated default oversubscription criteria for Bury Council's community and voluntary-controlled schools (the council is the admission authority). This document applies to Bury's community secondary schools and non-faith academies as listed; academies are included but treated under the council's coordinated scheme. Voluntary aided schools have separate policies referenced elsewhere.
Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.
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