Elmhurst Junior School, based in Street, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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 234 pupils on roll, which is about 70% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 24.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.5%).
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: | Elmhurst Lane, Street, BA16 0HH |
| Website: | www.elmhurstjuniorschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01458442979 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Fiona Airey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151102 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 333 |
| Number of Pupils: | 234 |
| Number of Boys: | 115 |
| Number of Girls: | 119 |
| White British | 88.50% | 207 |
| Unclassified | 3.40% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 4 |
| African | 1.70% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other White | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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.