James Elliman Academy
Slough, SL2 5BA · Slough · primary school
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9th of 27 primary schools in Slough we can score, 28 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.1/10 against 3,666 of them, against 8.6/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
James Elliman Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 687 pupils against a stated capacity of 682. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How does the curriculum extend learning for those who have already achieved the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about James Elliman Academy
Overview
James Elliman Academy remains a ‘good’ school following this ungraded inspection, with evidence suggesting it might achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. The report describes a ‘positive and welcoming’ environment where pupils are ‘happy, confident and articulate’ and benefit from ‘highest academic expectations’. Leaders and staff are dedicated to providing an ‘exceptional quality of education’, resulting in high staff morale and overwhelmingly positive parental feedback.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘exemplary’ behaviour and have ‘trusting relationships’ with staff, feeling ‘safe, valued and cared for’.
- The ‘ambitious curriculum’ is carefully sequenced, with teachers using ‘strong subject knowledge’ to address misconceptions quickly and ensure pupils ‘learn superbly’.
- Reading is fostered effectively, with precise phonics development and a goal for pupils to read ‘hundred books’ by Year 6.
- Children in the early years ‘get off to an excellent start’, supported by high-quality indoor and outdoor learning spaces.
- The school provides extensive extra-curricular activities and early career guidance through the ‘Skills Builder Programme’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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