Elm Academy

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Elm Academy.

Bournemouth, BH119JN Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 62.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
24 April 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Holloway Avenue
Bournemouth, BH119JN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138990
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 9JN
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
Capacity
480 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
425
Free School Meals
40.1% (170 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.7% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
62.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 104.0
2023 104.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
425 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

enjoyment potential inclusive communities

Head Teacher's Message

Elm Academy aims to provide outstanding learning opportunities with high expectations; the curriculum is broad, vibrant and enriched, and we encourage perseverance, resilience and risk-taking. The school promotes ownership of learning and asks pupils to engage with quality feedback and to ask questions.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

Elm Academy is proud to be an inclusive school. Our SEN Team works with staff, families and external professionals to provide support for children across our pre-school and school. SENCO – Miss Tyers; Inclusion Lead – Mr Read. The SEND Policy and related details are available in the documents section of the website.

Admissions Criteria

The Academy offers places to all applicants irrespective of gender, religion, ethnicity or country of origin, disability or academic ability. In-line with the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice, the Governors are legally required to admit a child with a statement of special needs issued by the local authority.

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