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Elmlea Infant School

Academy converter · Bristol · BS9 3UU

Ages 5–7 · 270 pupils · Bristol, City of

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Overall absence

3.5%

Admissions demand

1.38 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-03-28

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence3.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)2.7%
Unauthorised0.8%
Authorised absence
2.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
184

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.38 · Competitive

1st preferences

123

Places offered

89

1st-preference offers

89

Total preferences (any rank)
260
Preferred offers (top 3)
89
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill100%

270 pupils · 270 places

Pupils on roll
270
Boys / girls
133 / 137
School capacity
270
Capacity fill
270 / 270 (100%)
Free school meals
5.2%
FSM pupils
14
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Russell Education Trust
Headteacher
Ms Becca Hine

Location

Address
Elmlea Avenue, Westbury-on-Trym
Postcode
BS9 3UU
Town
Bristol
Local authority
Bristol, City of
District
Bristol, City of
Constituency
Bristol North West
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–7, in Bristol, Bristol, City of, 270 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 5.2%.

Open schools in Bristol
324
Primary schools in Bristol
220
Academies among open schools in Bristol
57% (184)
Open schools in BS9
13
Primary in BS9
8
Open schools in Bristol, City of LA
174
Primary in Bristol, City of LA
102

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Elmlea Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bristol · BS9 3UF · Bristol, City of

    Ages 7–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM4.0%

    0.0 miles away

  • E-Act St Ursula's Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Bristol · BS9 4DT · Bristol, City of

    Ages 4–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM12.7%
    • Demand0.75

    0.4 miles away

  • Westbury Park School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bristol · BS6 7NU · Bristol, City of

    Ages 4–11

    • KS291%
    • Absence3.1%
    • FSM2.6%
    • Demand0.98

    0.7 miles away

  • Henleaze Junior School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bristol · BS9 4LG · Bristol, City of

    Ages 7–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM9.0%

    0.8 miles away

  • Henleaze Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bristol · BS9 4LG · Bristol, City of

    Ages 4–7

    • FSM3.4%

    0.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Becca Hine
Telephone
01173772352
Website
https://www.elmleaschoolstrust.com/

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