Elms School
Details
| Age Range | 5-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Foundation special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Elms Vale Road, CT17 9PS |
| School Website | www.elmsschool.org |
| Telephone | 1304201964 |
| URN | 119046 |
School Census
| Total | 150 |
| Girls/Boys | 21/129 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 14.0%/86.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 121 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/10/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 18/10/2017 | Good |
| 14/01/2014 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 18/10/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/01/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 13 March 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 09 October 2019 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 18 October 2017 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 January 2014 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 28 April 2009 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 07 June 2006 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 20 March 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.12 |
| Progress 8 | -1.41 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.11 |
| Progress 8 | -1.88 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.07 |
| Progress 8 | -2.86 |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 94 |
| Maths | 88 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 90 |
| Maths | 88 |
| Reading Progress | LOWCOV |
| Writing Progress | -9.2 |
| Maths Progress | LOWCOV |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 91 |
| Maths | 84 |
| Reading Progress | -7.4 |
| Writing Progress | -11.8 |
| Maths Progress | -12.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 98 |
| Maths | 92 |
| Reading Progress | -8.2 |
| Writing Progress | -14.8 |
| Maths Progress | -10.0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| don't know | 17% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 42% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 8% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 42% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 42% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 17% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 25% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 50% |
| no | 50% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
St Martin's School
(0.48 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Markland Road, , CT17 9LY
Astor Secondary School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Astor Avenue, , CT17 0AS