Special academy · Bury

Elms Bank

Special
Ages 11–19
Sixth form

Term dates

Special academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Bury council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Bury's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

About and location

Type: Special academy
Phase: Special
Ages: 11–19
Pupils: 364 (capacity 221)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: OAK LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Phone: 01617661597
Address: Ripon Avenue, Whitefield, Bury, M45 8PJ
Website: elmsbank.co.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.