Elmwood Primary School
Chelmsford, CM3 5NB · Essex · primary school
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264th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,060 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 3.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Elmwood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, dodgeball, athletics, and netball.
Getting in
The published school roll is 414 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between the 55.0% expected standard and the 64% national median? What specific strategies are used to improve the 2.1 out of 10 ranking in the similar-intake comparison?
What Ofsted said about Elmwood Primary School
Overview
Elmwood Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils enjoy attending and appreciate the wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. The school places a high profile on reading, ensuring even those who find it challenging show a "true enjoyment of reading," while maintaining a friendly environment where pupils learn to treat others with respect.
Strengths
- Staff are committed to helping all pupils learn, providing particularly effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The curriculum is carefully mapped out, allowing teachers to build on past learning and ensure pupils gain knowledge in "increasing depth over time."
- Leaders take decisive action to address weaknesses, such as improving phonics consistency and introducing extra arithmetic sessions to boost mathematics outcomes.
- The school has an "analytical and thorough approach" to raising attendance, leading to noticeable improvements in the rate of attendance.
- Staff feel supported by leaders and recognise the value of their work, contributing to a positive culture.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ expectations of what pupils can achieve are sometimes not high enough, meaning some do not use the curriculum to its "maximum effect."
- New governors lack the knowledge to hold leaders to account, leaving the school vulnerable to decline if there were to be a change in leadership.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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