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The Elms Primary School
The Elms, Gloucester Street, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7HZ, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.2 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
304
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 60% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 89% recommending the school, indicating strong community support. However, only 8% of students achieve the higher standard at KS2, suggesting room for improvement in pushing students beyond the expected levels.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (54 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
96%
My child is happy
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
My child feels safe
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
School keeps me informed
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School supports development
85%
Behaviour is good
83%
School has high expectations
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.6%
Black African3.0%
Mixed Other2.6%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Other1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.65856, -1.58784 · SN7 7HZ
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN138009
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.theelmsprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Elms Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Elms Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is The Elms Primary School a good school?
The Elms Primary School scores 56.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Elms Primary School?
Based on 54 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Elms Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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