Elm Hall Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Conrad Road Witham Essex CM8 2SD |
| Phone | 01376516025 |
| Reference Number | 146695 |
Elm Hall Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in most categories and 'Outstanding' in personal development and early years provision. The school has a supportive atmosphere where pupils thrive, enjoy their learning, and are encouraged to take on various roles, which fosters confidence and independence. The school is part of the Attain Academy Partnership and has not been inspected before under the current framework, following a significant gap since the last inspection in 2020 due to the pandemic. This context may have influenced the recent educational progress and evaluations.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 213 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.17%
Girls: 48.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 2 | 19 | 12 | 31 |
| 3 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| 4 | 13 | 18 | 31 |
| 5 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 6 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.3% |
| White, Other | 7.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.1% |
| White & Asian | 4.7% |
| African | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 08 Jan 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 19 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Elm Hall Primary School | |
| 19 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2001 | Full inspection |
| 04 Jun 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe at school.
- The quality of education is strong, particularly in reading and early years.
- Pupils with SEND receive excellent support.
- Staff and pupils build strong relationships.
- The school promotes personal development through enriching activities.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, teachers do not check pupils' understanding before introducing new material.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.8 | ||
| Writing | 1.1 | ||
| Maths | 2.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 41 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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