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Elms School
Elms Vale Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 9PS, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.0 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
138
Ages
5–16
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school provides a supportive environment for its 138 pupils aged 5-16. However, it faces challenges, as recent data shows no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating potential areas for improvement in academic performance. Parents may appreciate the school's commitment to fostering growth, although they should consider the limited GCSE attainment results when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 18 October 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 4.8 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.8%
Gypsy/Roma3.6%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
White Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Location
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51.12454, 1.27692 · CT17 9PS
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN119046
School typeFoundation special school
Websitewww.elmsschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Elms School rated by Ofsted?
Elms School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 October 2017.
Is Elms School a good school?
Elms School scores 36.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Elms School in GCSEs?
Elms School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 4.8. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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