The Elms Primary School
The Elms, Gloucester Street, Faringdon, SN7 7HZ
Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)
PrimaryAcademy converterMixed
About the school
“We have the highest of expectations for the children in Faringdon and share educational expertise, mutual support and work together to ensure all our children grow and thrive, as we seek to improve outcomes for every child.”
Established school - open since before 2012. Became an academy in April 2012, continuing the school that was already there.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 16 June 2025
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Not applicable
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
Visit the school's website for admissions details →Details
- Number of pupils
- 304
- Multi-academy trust
- CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
- Phone
- 01367240232
- Website
- www.theelmsprimary.co.uk