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Elmtree Infant and Nursery School

Academy converter · Chesham · HP5 2PA

Ages 3–7 · 160 pupils · Buckinghamshire

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

Overall absence

6.1%

Admissions demand

0.86 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-04-29

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

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

Overall absence6.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)18.2%
Unauthorised1.3%
Authorised absence
4.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
121

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

0.86 · Often has places

1st preferences

32

Places offered

39

1st-preference offers

32

Total preferences (any rank)
85
Preferred offers (top 3)
38
Applications from outside LA
1
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 fill70%

160 pupils · 228 places

Pupils on roll
160
Boys / girls
60 / 100
School capacity
228
Capacity fill
160 / 228 (70%)
Free school meals
26%
FSM pupils
34
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST
Academy trust
OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST
Sponsor
Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Diana Ohene

Location

Address
Elmtree Hill
Postcode
HP5 2PA
Town
Chesham
County
Buckinghamshire
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
District
Buckinghamshire
Constituency
Chesham and Amersham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
1 on roll / 8 capacity

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 3–7, in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, 160 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 26%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication.

Open schools in Chesham
13
Primary schools in Chesham
9
Academies among open schools in Chesham
46% (6)
Open schools in HP5
13
Primary in HP5
9
Open schools in Buckinghamshire LA
277
Primary in Buckinghamshire LA
185

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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  • Newtown School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Chesham · HP5 3AT · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM16.5%
    • Demand0.92

    0.4 miles away

  • Ivingswood Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Chesham · HP5 2BY · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS225%
    • Absence8.8%
    • FSM53.1%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

  • Thomas Harding Junior School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chesham · HP5 1LR · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS249%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM28.6%

    0.8 miles away

  • Brushwood Junior School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Foundation school · Primary

    Chesham · HP5 3DW · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM23.7%

    0.9 miles away

  • Waterside Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Chesham · HP5 1QU · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence8.1%
    • FSM31.8%
    • Demand0.78

    1.3 miles away

  • Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Academy converter · Primary

    Amersham · HP6 5PL · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS284%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM11.3%
    • Demand0.79

    1.5 miles away

  • Chartridge Combined School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Chesham · HP5 2TW · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS290%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM8.5%
    • Demand1.47

    1.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Diana Ohene
Telephone
01494771474
Website
www.elmtreeschoolandnursery.co.uk

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