Elmlea Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Elmlea Avenue Westbury-on-Trym Bristol BS9 3UU |
| Reference Number | 147476 |
Elmlea Infant School has received its first inspection since becoming an academy and has been rated as outstanding across all areas of performance. Pupils at the school achieve exceptionally well and demonstrate excellent behaviour and attitudes towards learning. The school fosters a supportive community where parents commend the attention given to each child. Leaders have effectively prioritized a broad and well-structured curriculum that caters to all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Overall, the school's emphasis on fostering a love of learning and strong personal development has led to high levels of pupil engagement and successful educational outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 269 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.81%
Girls: 50.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 51 | 90 |
| 2 | 48 | 41 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.6% |
| White, Other | 5.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.8% |
| White & Asian | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Sep 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 19 Mar 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Elmlea Infant School | |
| 19 Mar 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
| 04 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education provided to all pupils.
- High expectations for behaviour lead to exemplary conduct.
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff foster a safe learning environment.
- Broad and rich curriculum designed exceptionally well.
- Staff demonstrate strong subject knowledge and effective teaching practices.
- Pupils display exemplary attitudes towards their learning.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND ensures they learn alongside their peers.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 84 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 41 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Elmlea Junior School
The Dell, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3UF |
0.05 miles |
|
E-Act St Ursula's Academy
Brecon Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 4DT |
0.39 miles |
|
Westbury Park School
Bayswater Avenue, Westbury Park, Bristol, BS6 7NU |
0.68 miles |
|
Henleaze Junior School
Park Grove, Henleaze, Bristol, BS9 4LG |
0.76 miles |
|
Henleaze Infant School
Park Grove, Henleaze, Bristol, BS9 4LG |
0.76 miles |
|
Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School
Cedar Park, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, Bristol, BS9 1BW |
0.79 miles |
|
Westbury-On-Trym Church of England Academy
Channells Hill, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Bristol, BS9 3HZ |
0.83 miles |
|
St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton
Worrall Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2UH |
1.09 miles |
|
St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
Egerton Road, Bishopston, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 8HP |
1.09 miles |
|
Badocks Wood E-ACT Academy
Doncaster Road, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 5PU |
1.19 miles |
|
Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery
Riverleaze, Sea Mills, Bristol, BS9 2HL |
1.22 miles |
|
Bishop Road Primary School
Bishop Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8LS |
1.25 miles |
|
Horfield Church of England Primary School
Bishop Manor Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bishop Manor Road, Bristol, BS10 5BD |
1.34 miles |
|
Little Mead Primary Academy
Gosforth Road, Southmead, Bristol, Bristol, BS10 6DS |
1.54 miles |
|
Cotham Gardens Primary School
18 Cotham Grove, Bristol, BS6 6AL |
1.59 miles |
|
Blaise Primary and Nursery School
Clavell Road, Henbury, Bristol, Bristol, BS10 7EJ |
1.6 miles |
|
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Aberdeen Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 6HY |
1.61 miles |
|
North Star 82°
Rectory Gardens, Henbury, Bristol, Avon, BS10 7AH |
1.62 miles |
|
Ashley Down Primary School
Downend Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9PD |
1.63 miles |
|
Brunel Field Primary School
College Road, Bristol, BS7 9JT |
1.72 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Badminton School
Westbury Road, Bristol, BS9 3BA |
0.17 miles |
|
Redmaids' High School
Westbury Road, Bristol, BS9 3AW |
0.53 miles |
|
Claremont School
Henleaze Park, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 4LR |
0.78 miles |
|
Elmfield School for Deaf Children
Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 0PU |
0.99 miles |
|
Grace Garden School
Canford Lane, Bristol, BS9 3PE |
0.99 miles |
|
Redland Green School
Redland Court Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 7EH |
1.11 miles |
|
Bristol Free School
Concorde Drive, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Bristol, BS10 6NJ |
1.24 miles |
|
Clifton College
Guthrie Road, Bristol, BS8 3EZ |
1.56 miles |
|
Cotham School
Cotham Lawn Road, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 6DT |
1.66 miles |
|
North Bristol Post 16 Centre
Charnwood House, Bristol, BS6 6BU |
1.7 miles |
|
Kingsweston School
Napier Miles Road, Kingsweston, Bristol, BS11 0UT |
1.73 miles |
|
Clifton High School
|
1.73 miles |
|
E-Act Montpelier High School
Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5RD |
1.74 miles |
|
Blaise High School
Station Road, Henbury, Bristol, Bristol, BS10 7QH |
1.75 miles |
|
Bristol Grammar School
University Road, Bristol, BS8 1SR |
1.94 miles |
|
Orchard School Bristol
Filton Road, Horfield, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 0XZ |
2.04 miles |
|
North Star 240°
Long Cross, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0QA |
2.05 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic College
Long Cross, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0SU |
2.07 miles |
|
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital
Berkeley Place, Bristol, BS8 1JX |
2.1 miles |
|
Fairfield High School
Allfoxton Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9NL |
2.19 miles |