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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 14/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 333
Number of Pupils: 234
Number of Boys: 115
Number of Girls: 119

Ethnicity

White British88.50%207
Unclassified3.40%8
Other Mixed1.70%4
African1.70%4
White and Black Caribbean1.30%3
Other White1.30%3
Other (any other ethnic group)0.90%2
Indian0.40%1
Caribbean0.40%1
Bangladeshi0.40%1
Chinese0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.