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Elmhurst School

Buckinghamshire, HP20 2DBPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 49 places
Ranking
#9,583
of 13,686 nationally

About Elmhurst School

Elmhurst School’s headline metrics place it below the Buckinghamshire local authority average for primary schools, which stands at 64% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. At Elmhurst, that figure is 54%, a gap of ten percentage points that puts the school in the bottom half of the county’s 184 primaries, ranked 104th. This is a school that is clearly working to close that gap, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Requires Improvement overall, though with some notable bright spots. The early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes were all judged Good, suggesting that the foundations for improvement are being laid in the youngest classes and in the wider culture of the school. The leadership and management, along with the quality of education, were both rated Requires Improvement, which aligns with the KS2 outcomes. For parents looking at the raw numbers, Elmhurst is not yet delivering at the level of its LA peers, but the inspection picture is more nuanced than a single headline grade.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDunsham Lane, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2DB
HeadteacherRachel Lee and Miss Kirsty Needham
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Number of Pupils483
Free School Meals (FSM)35.6%
School Capacity483 / 488 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteArt StudiosLibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumDining HallForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningArt ClubFilm ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elmhurst School

Elmhurst School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.