Elmhurst Junior School is a primary school in Street, 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.
Elmhurst Junior School currently has around 266 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.2% boys and 50.8% girls. Around 21.4% 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 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.8%.
| Address: | Elmhurst Lane, Street, BA16 0HH |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Fiona Airey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 123663 |
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 333 |
| Number of Pupils: | 266 |
| Number of Boys: | 131 |
| Number of Girls: | 135 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.8% | 8.2% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Junior School Elmhurst Lane , BA16 0HH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Junior School Elmhurst Lane , BA16 0HH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindhayes Infant School Leigh Road , BA16 0HB | - not rated | 424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Community Primary School Brooks Road , BA16 0PR | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Community Primary School Brooks Road , BA16 0PR | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crispin School Church Road , BA16 0AD | - not rated | 535 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crispin School Academy Church Road , BA16 0AD | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strode College Church Road , BA16 0AB | - not rated | 524 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield School Butleigh Road , BA16 0YD | - not rated | 492 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar School Friends Meeting House , BA16 0EB | - not rated | 540 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avalon School Brooks Road , BA16 0PS | 3out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mendip Centre Beckery New Road , BA6 9NS | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor School Beckery New Road , BA6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.