Elmhurst School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Dunsham Lane Elmhurst School Dunsham Lane Aylesbury Hp20 2db Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 2DB |
| Phone | 01296481380 |
| Reference Number | 147156 |
Elmhurst School, inspected for the first time under section 5, is currently rated as requiring improvement overall. The school demonstrates strengths in behaviour, personal development, and early years provision, where children achieve well and feel safe and valued. Staff foster positive relationships, which contribute to a nurturing environment for students. However, inconsistencies in the implementation of the wider curriculum and attendance issues present notable challenges that the school needs to address for improved outcomes across all subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 483 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.93%
Girls: 49.07% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 51.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 2 | 36 | 24 | 60 |
| 3 | 31 | 30 | 61 |
| 4 | 28 | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | 31 | 30 | 61 |
| 6 | 27 | 35 | 62 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 41.2% |
| White, British | 20.3% |
| White, Other | 7.9% |
| African | 6.2% |
| Indian | 4.8% |
| Asian, Other | 3.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a warm and respectful relationship with staff.
- High expectations for pupil behaviour reflect in their positive conduct.
- The early years curriculum is well sequenced and effectively promotes communication and language skills.
- Pupils benefit from a range of extracurricular activities that broaden their experiences.
- Reading is prioritized, with effective support for students who struggle.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum leads to variable learning across subjects.
- Not all subject leaders have a secure understanding of pupil learning and retention.
- Attendance levels are not sufficiently high, affecting students' learning opportunities.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% | ||
| 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 | 100 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
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 | 1.7 | ||
| Writing | 3.6 | ||
| Maths | 3.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Bearbrook Combined School
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Oak Green School
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Bierton Church of England Combined School
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1.14 miles |
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Thomas Hickman School
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1.16 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England School
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1.16 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
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St Edward's Catholic Junior School
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Turnfurlong Junior School
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Turnfurlong Infant School
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Broughton Community Schools (Infants)
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Broughton Junior School
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