Elm Academy
URN: 138990 • Bournemouth BH11 9JN
Overview
- Name
- Elm Academy
- URN
- 138990
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 61.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jo Wakeman (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01202574212
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth BH11 9JN
Summary
Elm Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Bournemouth, catering to children aged 3-11 years. With a current enrolment of 362 pupils and a capacity of 480, the school aims to provide a supportive and enriching learning environment. Elm Academy is committed to fostering a culture of high expectations, encouraging students to strive for academic and personal excellence across a broad curriculum.
The school focuses on developing core skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, ensuring that all children receive daily instruction in these essential areas. Elm Academy's curriculum is designed to be inclusive and engaging, promoting creativity and critical thinking while addressing the individual needs of each learner. The school values perseverance, resilience, and a sense of responsibility, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning.
Elm Academy is part of the Authentic Education network and serves the West Howe area and surrounding communities. The school prioritises building strong relationships within its community, recognising each child as a unique individual deserving of support and encouragement to reach their full potential.
The school focuses on developing core skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, ensuring that all children receive daily instruction in these essential areas. Elm Academy's curriculum is designed to be inclusive and engaging, promoting creativity and critical thinking while addressing the individual needs of each learner. The school values perseverance, resilience, and a sense of responsibility, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning.
Elm Academy is part of the Authentic Education network and serves the West Howe area and surrounding communities. The school prioritises building strong relationships within its community, recognising each child as a unique individual deserving of support and encouragement to reach their full potential.
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Nearby alternatives
- Queen's Park Academy (74.4)
- Avonwood Primary School (73.9)
- Stourfield Junior School (72.7)
- Pokesdown Community Primary School (70.2)
- Stourfield Infant School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
- Capacity
- 480
- Pupils
- 362
- Boys
- 183
- Girls
- 179
- FSM %
- 39.90
- Open date
- 2012-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-04-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 362 | 183 | 179 | 480 | 39.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 425 | 210 | 215 | 480 | 38.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 452 | 225 | 227 | 480 | 41.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 452 | 225 | 227 | 480 | 41.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 406 | 207 | 199 | 480 | 45.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 411 | 206 | 205 | 480 | 30.20 |
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