Elmlea Infant School
100%
Capacity
269
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Elmlea Infant School
Elmlea Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bristol, City of community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 269 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 270 places).
the school is led by headteacher Becca Hine, it falls under Bristol, City of local authority.
Elmlea Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 250 applications for 90 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 125 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Visual Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Elmlea Infant School include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Gymnastics, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Eco Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bristol, City of, Elmlea Infant School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Elmlea Avenue, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS9 3UU |
| Headteacher | Becca Hine |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 269 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.5% |
| School Capacity | 269 / 270 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
250
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
125 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Elmlea Avenue, Bristol
Bristol, City of, BS9 3UU
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