Elmswell Community Primary School
URN: 124534 • Bury St Edmunds IP30 9UE
Overview
- Name
- Elmswell Community Primary School
- URN
- 124534
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Ash (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01359240261
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oxer Close, Bury St Edmunds IP30 9UE
Summary
Elmswell Community Primary School, located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 363 pupils, out of a capacity of 420. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where every child is known, valued, and supported in their academic and personal growth. Safeguarding and well-being are central to the school's ethos, ensuring that children feel secure and encouraged to thrive.
The curriculum at Elmswell is designed to inspire a love of learning, with high expectations for behaviour, effort, and attitude. The school aims to prepare students not only for their next educational steps but also to develop them into confident and kind individuals ready for the wider world. Strong relationships among staff, pupils, families, and the community are emphasized as essential for creating a supportive learning atmosphere.
Elmswell Community Primary School values the partnership with parents and carers, believing that collaboration enhances the educational experience. The school welcomes visitors to explore its offerings and is committed to providing a warm and engaging environment for all students.
The curriculum at Elmswell is designed to inspire a love of learning, with high expectations for behaviour, effort, and attitude. The school aims to prepare students not only for their next educational steps but also to develop them into confident and kind individuals ready for the wider world. Strong relationships among staff, pupils, families, and the community are emphasized as essential for creating a supportive learning atmosphere.
Elmswell Community Primary School values the partnership with parents and carers, believing that collaboration enhances the educational experience. The school welcomes visitors to explore its offerings and is committed to providing a warm and engaging environment for all students.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 363 | 187 | 176 | 420 | 17.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 361 | 180 | 181 | 420 | 19.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 314 | 158 | 156 | 315 | 13.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 314 | 158 | 156 | 315 | 13.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 300 | 148 | 152 | 315 | 13.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 309 | 151 | 158 | 315 | 9.40 |
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