Elmlea Junior School
URN: 136830 • Bristol BS9 3UF
Overview
- Name
- Elmlea Junior School
- URN
- 136830
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 76.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lorraine Wright (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01173772266
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Dell, Bristol BS9 3UF
Summary
Elmlea Junior School, located in Bristol, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 356 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 360. The school is part of the Elmlea Infant & Junior Schools, which are known for their strong community ethos and commitment to providing a supportive learning environment. Both schools have received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, reflecting their high standards in education and care.
The curriculum at Elmlea Junior School is designed to inspire and engage students from Year 3 to Year 6, covering a broad range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts. The school fosters a culture of kindness, curiosity, and courage, encouraging pupils to challenge themselves and strive for their best. Additional support is available for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all learners can thrive.
Elmlea Junior School also emphasizes the importance of community involvement, offering various opportunities for parents to engage through volunteering and participation in school events. The school maintains clear communication with families, providing regular updates through newsletters and accessible contact options for reporting absences or inquiries.
The curriculum at Elmlea Junior School is designed to inspire and engage students from Year 3 to Year 6, covering a broad range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts. The school fosters a culture of kindness, curiosity, and courage, encouraging pupils to challenge themselves and strive for their best. Additional support is available for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all learners can thrive.
Elmlea Junior School also emphasizes the importance of community involvement, offering various opportunities for parents to engage through volunteering and participation in school events. The school maintains clear communication with families, providing regular updates through newsletters and accessible contact options for reporting absences or inquiries.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Report an Absence (sen)
- Attendance and Absence Reporting (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Elmlea Infant & Junior Schools (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Bristol, City of
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 356
- Boys
- 182
- Girls
- 174
- FSM %
- 3.90
- Open date
- 2011-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-03-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 356 | 182 | 174 | 360 | 3.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 362 | 176 | 186 | 360 | 4.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 361 | 187 | 174 | 360 | 3.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 361 | 187 | 174 | 360 | 3.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 361 | 186 | 175 | 360 | 3.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 359 | 175 | 184 | 360 | 1.70 |
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