The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 356
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 3.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Becca Hine (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Dell, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3UF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmElmlea Infant School
Primary · Very close
Badminton School
Independent · Very close
E-Act St Ursula's Academy
Primary · 586m away
Aurora Grace House School
Independent · 1.1km away
Westbury Park School
Primary · 1.2km away
Henleaze Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Henleaze Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Claremont School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Elmlea Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Elmlea Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elmlea Junior School?
Elmlea Junior School currently has 356 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elmlea Junior School take?
Elmlea Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elmlea Junior School?
Elmlea Junior School is in Bristol, BS9 3UF, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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