Elm Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bournemouth, South West BH11 9JN · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
#397 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#3946 of 15,697 nationally
About Elm Academy
Elm Academy is a academy primary located in Bournemouth, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 364 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 69.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 397th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 364; capacity filled 75.8%.
There are 46 schools in Bournemouth; Elm Academy ranks 15th of 44 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)77%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)15%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)35.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Elm Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 364
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 35.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 75.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 77%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 15%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Elm Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Oak Academy
Bournemouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
647 students · 398 m away
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
302 students · 503 m away
LeAF Studio
Bournemouth · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
458 students · 531 m away
Heathlands Primary Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
164 students · 609 m away
Kinson Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
179 students · 1.1 km away
The Bourne Academy
Bournemouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
958 students · 1.2 km away
Kingsleigh Primary School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
779 students · 1.3 km away
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
253 students · 1.8 km away
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students · 2.1 km away
Manorside Academy
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
413 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Cotham Gardens Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
365 students
Forest View Primary School
Cinderford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
365 students
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
363 students
Willowdown Primary School
Bridgwater · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
361 students
Canford Heath Infant School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
367 students
Pilgrim Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
361 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Elm Academy a good school?
Elm Academy has a Success Index (England) of 69.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #397 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Elm Academy rank in South West?
Elm Academy ranks #397 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #3946 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Elm Academy?
Elm Academy had 364 students in 2025.
Is Elm Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Elm Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Elm Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Elm Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.