James Elliman Academy

About James Elliman Academy

James Elliman Academy is a larger-than-average primary school in Slough, currently educating 722 pupils against a capacity of 682, meaning it is operating above its official limit. The school serves a community with a significant proportion of disadvantaged pupils: 19.8% of students are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average for primary schools in England. Demand for places is exceptionally high. For the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 163 applications for just 78 places, making it heavily oversubscribed with an oversubscription ratio of 2.09. Of those applications, 70 were first-preference choices, and all 70 of those families were offered a place, suggesting that while competition is fierce, those who prioritise the school stand a strong chance. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, with nursery provision available for children from age three, and is led by headteacher Tajinder Johal.

Academically, James Elliman Academy performs well above the local and national averages. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the Slough local authority average of just 70%. The school ranks second out of 26 primary schools in the borough, placing it in the top 5% of schools locally. Nationally, it sits in the top 4% of all primary schools. Results at the higher standard are also strong: 15% of pupils achieved the higher benchmark in all three subjects, with particularly impressive figures in reading (54%) and maths (46%). Average scaled scores were 109 in reading and 108 in maths, both comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. The school does not have a sixth form, as it is a primary-only setting, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 confirmed a Good rating, with leadership, management and early years provision all judged Good.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a library, playing fields, a sports hall and a Forest School area, which supports outdoor learning. Sports provision includes tennis, dance, athletics and gymnastics, while extracurricular clubs cover film, chess, drama and science. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school is well equipped: it lists provisions for nine different categories of need, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. The school is located in Slough, within the South East region, and the nearest Outstanding-rated primary school is Khalsa Primary School, 0.8 km away. Given its strong academic results, high demand and comprehensive SEND support, James Elliman Academy is a good fit for families who prioritise academic attainment and want a well-resourced, inclusive primary school with a proven track record in the local area.

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