Elangeni School is a primary school in Amersham, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Elangeni School currently has around 239 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. Around 5.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4.5%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.8%. indian pupils make up about 23.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Woodside Avenue, Amersham, HP6 6EG |
| Website: | www.elangeni.bucks.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01494721436 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Alex Burns |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110353 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/01/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 239 |
| Number of Boys: | 126 |
| Number of Girls: | 113 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 49.80% | 119 |
| Indian | 23.40% | 56 |
| White and Asian | 8.40% | 20 |
| Other White | 5.90% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 3.30% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 1.70% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 2 |
| African | 0.80% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Allen Nursery School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | 4out of 4 | 860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elangeni School Woodside Avenue , HP6 6EG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Lane School 105 Chestnut Lane , HP6 6EF | - not rated | 136 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Bois Church of England Combined School 128 Bois Lane , Chesham Bois HP6 6DE | - not rated | 767 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Bois Church of England School 128 Bois Lane , Chesham Bois HP6 6DE | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | - not rated | 814 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raans Secondary School Quill Hall Lane , HP6 6LX | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School Chesham Road , HP6 5HA | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School Chesham Road , HP6 5HA | 4out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham and Wycombe College Stanley Hill , HP7 9HN | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Pupil Referral Unit Elangeni School , Woodside Avenue HP6 6EG | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Tuition Service Council Offices , King George V Road HP6 5BY | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heatherton School 10 Copperkins Lane , HP6 5QB | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Stony Dean School Orchard End Avenue , Pineapple Road HP7 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.