Elms School
| Type | Special School / Foundation special school |
| Age Range | 5-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Elms Vale Road Dover Kent CT17 9PS |
| Phone | 01304201964 |
| Reference Number | 119046 |
Elms School continues to be regarded as a good school, with a positive and purposeful atmosphere established by its leaders and staff. The school supports a range of pupils, including those with complex behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties. It is noted for its broad curriculum which fosters clear progression in learning and prepares students well for future educational opportunities. However, some pupils, particularly older ones, struggle with reading and behavior management issues, creating challenges in their personal development and learning journey.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 138 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 84.78%
Girls: 15.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 82.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | 5 | Unknown | 5 |
| 4 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 5 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| 6 | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| 7 | 13 | 3 | 16 |
| 8 | 17 | 1 | 18 |
| 9 | 19 | 2 | 21 |
| 10 | 17 | 3 | 20 |
| 11 | 15 | 6 | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.8% |
| White, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 09 Oct 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Apr 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong and trusting relationships between staff and pupils.
- Well-designed broad curriculum providing clear progression.
- Effective continuous assessment enabling tailored teaching.
- Engaging activities enhancing learning and enjoyment.
- Knowledgeable and confident teaching of phonics and reading.
- Strong teamwork among staff contributing to school morale.
Areas for Improvement
- Older pupils are not making sufficient progress in reading.
- Inconsistencies in support for pupils' behavior and well-being.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 93 | ||
| Maths | 85 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | -9.2 |
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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