Elmtree Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Chesham, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. 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.
Elmtree Infant and Nursery School currently has around 190 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 41.1% boys and 58.9% girls. Around 21.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.2%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 1 pupils.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 44.7%. pakistani pupils make up about 34.2%
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: | Elmtree Hill, Chesham, HP5 2PA |
| Website: | www.elmtreeschoolandnursery.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01494771474 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Diana Ohene |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148015 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/11/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 228 |
| Number of Pupils: | 190 |
| Number of Boys: | 78 |
| Number of Girls: | 112 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 44.70% | 85 |
| Pakistani | 34.20% | 65 |
| Other White | 6.30% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 3.20% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 2.60% | 5 |
| Indian | 2.60% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 2.60% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmtree Infant and Nursery School Elmtree Hill , HP5 2PA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Infant and Nursery School Elmtree Hill , HP5 2PA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown School Berkhampstead Road , HP5 3AT | - not rated | 787 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivingswood Academy Greenway , HP5 2BY | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Spring School Greenway , HP5 2BY | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowndes Girls' School Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG | - not rated | 503 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chesham Park Community College Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Hills Academy Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Grammar School Whitehill , HP5 1BA | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Grammar School White Hill , HP5 1BA | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage House School Cameron Road , HP5 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilbec Centre for Secondary Pupils With Ebd Waterside , HP5 1QD | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF | - not rated | 2,974 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Chesham Preparatory School Two Dells Lane , Orchard Leigh HP5 3QF | - not rated | 3,157 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.