The short version
Above-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 362
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 39.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Jo Wakeman (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOak Academy
Secondary · 398m away
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Primary · 503m away
LeAF Studio
Secondary · 531m away
Heathlands Primary Academy
Primary · 609m away
Kinson Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
The Bourne Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Kingsleigh Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Lion Works School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Elm Academy's Ofsted rating?
Elm Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elm Academy?
Elm Academy currently has 362 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elm Academy take?
Elm Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elm Academy?
Elm Academy is in Bournemouth, BH11 9JN, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elm Academy have a sixth form?
No, Elm Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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