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Elements Academy
Doe Quarry Lane, Dinnington, Sheffield, S25 2NF, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.8 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
174
Capacity
140
Ages
7–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
124%
Summary
With a current Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," the school faces significant challenges, reflected in its low GCSE attainment scores, where only 3% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably low, with only 11% recommending the school, indicating potential concerns about the overall educational experience. Limited published data suggests that improvements are needed to enhance student outcomes and parental confidence.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 2.1 | 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%. | 3% | 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 |
Parent View (28 responses)
★★★★★1.3
Progress is communicated
64%
Good range of subjects
43%
School keeps me informed
36%
School supports development
29%
My child is happy
25%
My child makes good progress
25%
School has high expectations
25%
My child feels safe
21%
Good range of extra-curricular
14%
Behaviour is good
14%
School responds to concerns
11%
I'd recommend this school
11%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
White Irish0.6%
White Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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53.37371, -1.20749 · S25 2NF
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN149188
School typeFree schools special
Websitewww.elementsacademy.uk.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Elements Academy rated by Ofsted?
Elements Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Elements Academy a good school?
Elements Academy scores 0.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% 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 Elements Academy?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, Elements Academy receives a satisfaction score of 26% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Elements Academy in GCSEs?
Elements Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.1. 3% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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