Elangeni School, Amersham
Elangeni School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Amersham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 8 schools in Amersham with published results, and 1,154th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Elangeni School in detail
Elangeni School in its own words
In its own words: "At Elangeni, we believe that the ethos of the school is as important to a child's development and learning as the school's organisation and structure. We aim to foster self-esteem and respect for others, in an environment of trust and safety."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 9am, an open day on Thursday 10 December 2026 at 9am and an open day on Friday 8 January 2027 at 9am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Buckinghamshire
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Elangeni School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Buckinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 95% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Elangeni School
Buckinghamshire published that the last place offered for 2020 entry went to a family 0.554 miles away. The cut-off moves every year with the number of applications.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Elangeni School are Chestnut Lane School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding); Chesham Bois Church of England School (0.4 miles, Good, 94% reading, 91% maths); Woodside Junior School (0.5 miles, 82% reading, 85% maths); and St George's Church of England Infant School (0.8 miles, Good).
Elangeni School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Chestnut Lane SchoolChesham Bois Church of England SchoolWoodside Junior SchoolSt George's Church of England Infant School
Who goes there
7.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 32 pupils (13.3%) received SEN support and 3 (1.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Amersham Rail Station, about 0.7 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Gowers (adjacent), 260 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Elangeni School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 74 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Elangeni School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Elangeni School are Dr Challoner's Grammar School (0.7 miles), Amersham School (1.1 miles), Dr Challoner's High School (1.6 miles) and Chesham Grammar School (1.8 miles).
Dr Challoner's Grammar SchoolAmersham SchoolDr Challoner's High SchoolChesham Grammar School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Buckinghamshire published that the last place for 2020 entry went to a family 0.554 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from January 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2019 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
7.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 97% to 93% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Elangeni School
Amersham Swimming Club
2 Oct 2026
Smart Raspberry Half Term Cookery Club
2 Oct 2026
Cricket is for everyone!
21 May 2026
Spring Term 2 Newsletter
26 Mar 2026
The Saxons- Discover Bucks Museum
10 Mar 2026
Supporting Children and Young People’s Wellbeing: Courses Available Through the Family Hub Service
23 Feb 2026
From Elangeni School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with Elangeni School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Elangeni School.
- Fun Fest Amersham750m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Elangeni School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Buckinghamshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Elangeni School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Elangeni School is in Buckinghamshire; for families living there:
- Buckinghamshire's school travel policy: Home to School Transport Policy (0 to 25 Year Olds)
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Elangeni School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
240 pupils
240 places
No spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Amersham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Amersham
Across Buckinghamshire council
Places available
6,722
Applications
5,630
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Buckinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
32
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
14.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
240
Total Pupils
116
Boys
124
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
20.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,916
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,094
Per pupil
£1287k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.9%
Overall absence
2.4%
Persistent absence
247
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Elangeni School
What are SATs results like at Elangeni School?
Of the pupils at Elangeni School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is Elangeni School's Ofsted rating?
Elangeni School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2019, it was rated Good.
How close to Elangeni School do you need to live?
Buckinghamshire publishes how far the last offered place was, in miles: 0.149 for 2019 entry, then 0.554 for 2020 entry. The cut-off has loosened over that period, so places have been reaching further out. These are the authority's own figures, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications each year.
Is it hard to get a place at Elangeni School?
Elangeni School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Elangeni School?
Classes at Elangeni School average 30 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Elangeni School?
Elangeni School has around 240 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Elangeni School?
2.9% of sessions were missed at Elangeni School in 2024/25. 2.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Elangeni School?
Apply through Buckinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Elangeni School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Elangeni School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Elangeni School: Fun Fest Amersham (750m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Elangeni School's term dates?
Elangeni School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Buckinghamshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Elangeni School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Elangeni School?
Elangeni School is at Woodside Avenue, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6EG.
Sources: Buckinghamshire admissions booklets; Buckinghamshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)