James Elliman Academy, based in Slough, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.
James Elliman Academy currently has around 722 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 19.8% 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 6.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.8%.
The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 39.1%. indian pupils make up about 21.2%
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: | Elliman Avenue, Slough, SL2 5BA |
| Website: | www.jameselliman.academy |
| Telephone: | 01753810686 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Slough |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Tajinder Johal |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139333 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/01/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 682 |
| Number of Pupils: | 722 |
| Number of Boys: | 374 |
| Number of Girls: | 348 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.8% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 39.10% | 282 |
| Indian | 21.20% | 153 |
| Other White | 8.70% | 63 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.70% | 41 |
| African | 5.50% | 40 |
| White and Asian | 5.40% | 39 |
| Other Asian | 3.90% | 28 |
| White British | 3.50% | 25 |
| Other Mixed | 2.40% | 17 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PG | - not rated | 1,717 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Elliman Academy Elliman Avenue , SL2 5BA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Elliman First School Elliman Avenue , SL2 5BA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Elliman School Elliman Avenue , SL2 5BA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Khalsa Primary School Wexham Road , SL2 5QR | - not rated | 890 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Khalsa Primary School Wexham Road , SL2 5QR | 4out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Elliman Junior School Elliman Avenue , SL2 5BA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Middle School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wexham Court Middle School Church Lane , Wexham SL3 6LU | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots Junior School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy Stoke Road , SL2 5AY | - not rated | 518 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy Stoke Road , SL2 5AY | - not rated | 612 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic High School Shaggy Calf Lane , SL2 5HW | - not rated | 722 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic High School Shaggy Calf Lane , SL2 5HW | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herschel Grammar School Northampton Avenue , SL1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | 1out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littledown School Queen's Road , SL1 3QW | - not rated | 485 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Littledown School Queens Road , SL1 3QW | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park School Mildenhall Road , SL1 3JF | - not rated | 570 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyn Fox School Tuns Lane , SL1 2XA | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Madinah 50 Darvills Lane , slough SL1 2PH | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.