James Elliman Academy
106%
Capacity
722
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About James Elliman Academy
James Elliman Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Slough community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 722 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 682 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated James Elliman Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tajinder Johal, it falls under Slough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 568th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 26 in Slough.
James Elliman Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 163 applications for 78 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 70 were first-preference applications.
James Elliman Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.9/5 from 5 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at James Elliman Academy include Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Dance, Athletics, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Drama, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Slough, James Elliman Academy is one of the options available in the South East 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Elliman Avenue, Slough, Slough, SL2 5BA |
| Headteacher | Tajinder Johal |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Number of Pupils | 722 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.8% |
| School Capacity | 722 / 682 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 May 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (87%)
568th of 13,686
Nationally
74th of 2,034
In South East
2nd of 26
In Slough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
87%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
87%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed78
163
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
70 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Elliman Avenue, Slough
Slough, SL2 5BA
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