Elm Hall Primary School

About Elm Hall Primary School

Elm Hall Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Braintree community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 213 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 223 places).

Ofsted has rated Elm Hall Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michael Wood, it falls under Essex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2066th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 46 in Braintree.

Elm Hall Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 119 applications for 30 places, making it 4.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Elm Hall Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Swimming, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Art Club, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Braintree, Elm Hall Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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