The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 63% 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 420
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 62.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Miss Emma Baxter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
15 official reports linked on this page, including 14 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2021 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Dorncliffe Avenue, Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0PJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStanville Primary School
Primary · 447m away
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
Secondary · 578m away
Mapledene Primary School
Primary · 678m away
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior
Primary · 1.2km away
Garretts Green Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants
Primary · 1.3km away
Cockshut Hill School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Elms Farm Community Primary School?
Elms Farm Community Primary School currently has 420 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elms Farm Community Primary School take?
Elms Farm Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elms Farm Community Primary School?
Elms Farm Community Primary School is in Birmingham, B33 0PJ, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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