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Elm Academy
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- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH11 9JN
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching foundational skills like reading, maths, and phonics is highly effective.
Success of the Curriculum: Senior leaders focus on raising achievement particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Plans to enhance provision of information technology equipment need embedding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are making exceptional progress in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Outstanding additional support through one-to-one sessions and group work.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to learning are outstanding.
Support for SEND Pupils: Outstanding additional support for disabled pupils and those with special educational needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe at school; adults help sort out any problems quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Very careful attention to ensure the highest levels of safety and quality of care.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the caring setting and the range of activities provided.
Parental Involvement: School involves parents through surveys and close communication.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of out-of-school activities, including sports, music, and art.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high, realistic expectations of pupils and engage effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Outstanding teaching enables all pupils to achieve consistently well.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Weaker aspects of teaching have been tackled vigorously.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of teaching is monitored very rigorously.
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Elm Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 425 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Elm Academy, we take pleasure in fostering exceptional growth and learning for everyone by having the highest expectations for each of our students and getting to know them well.
We encourage all students to pursue success in academics, the arts, sports, religion, morality, social interaction, and culture as part of a diverse, active, and enriching curriculum.
We are a school that places no restrictions on academic success or learning.
Primary students in West Howe and the neighbouring communities who are in the mainstream and are between the ages of 4 and 11 are educated at Elm Academy.
Our goal is for students to graduate from Elm Academy as numerate, literate, and self-assured young adults with lofty goals, the ability to learn independently, a sense of moral obligation, and a desire for further education.
All learners' requirements will be taken into account when teaching the curriculum at Elm Academy.
Children will be motivated to pursue a passion for learning by our engaging curriculum.
The curriculum offers the ideal balance of information, creativity, and skill building to encourage excellence and learning delight.
In our school, reading, writing, and math are taught every day to all students, ensuring that they gain the fundamental abilities they will need.
Every student at Elm Academy is valued and deserving of success.
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We encourage all students to pursue success in academics, the arts, sports, religion, morality, social interaction, and culture as part of a diverse, active, and enriching curriculum.
We are a school that places no restrictions on academic success or learning.
Primary students in West Howe and the neighbouring communities who are in the mainstream and are between the ages of 4 and 11 are educated at Elm Academy.
Our goal is for students to graduate from Elm Academy as numerate, literate, and self-assured young adults with lofty goals, the ability to learn independently, a sense of moral obligation, and a desire for further education.
All learners' requirements will be taken into account when teaching the curriculum at Elm Academy.
Children will be motivated to pursue a passion for learning by our engaging curriculum.
The curriculum offers the ideal balance of information, creativity, and skill building to encourage excellence and learning delight.
In our school, reading, writing, and math are taught every day to all students, ensuring that they gain the fundamental abilities they will need.
Every student at Elm Academy is valued and deserving of success.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.3 | 22.5 | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 102 | 100 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | 55.81% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.76% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
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Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% 5 | 57.74% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 1 | 10% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 83 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 83 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% 3 | 50.54% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 9.87% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 80 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 82 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | 48.33% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.92% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Elm Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1