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Elm Academy
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JN, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.7 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
362
Capacity
480
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 77% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 89% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, only 15% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 7 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (90 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child is happy
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
School has high expectations
90%
Behaviour is good
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School supports development
86%
School responds to concerns
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.0%
White Other10.2%
Other3.6%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Black African2.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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50.76244, -1.91464 · BH11 9JN
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN138990
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.elm-academy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Elm Academy rated by Ofsted?
Elm Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 January 2025.
Is Elm Academy a good school?
Elm Academy scores 85.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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 Elm Academy?
Based on 90 Ofsted Parent View responses, Elm Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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