Elmhurst School, Aylesbury

Ofsted's report card from its 9 June 2026 inspection grades Elmhurst School on 7 areas: 6 expected standard and 1 needs attention. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Pupils enjoy attending school and feel a real sense of belonging."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have an accurate understanding of the quality of the curriculum and teaching."

Early years - Expected standard. "Leaders have a secure understanding of what children need to learn to be ready for the next stage of their education."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "Leaders ensure that inclusion sits at the heart of all decision-making."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders know the school and its community very well."

Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "Leaders have designed a personal development offer and a programme of wider opportunities that prepare pupils well for life beyond school."

Achievement - Needs attention. "Pupils' achievement in national examinations at the end of Year 6 has been variable over recent years and declined in 2025."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders need to ensure that the necessary actions to improve pupils' achievement, and particularly their attainment in key stage 2 public examinations is sustained over time so that pupils achieve well are fully prepared for the next stage in their education"; "Leaders need to continue to build on their consistent implementation of the ambitious curriculum and ensure that teachers enhance their adaptations to teaching so that gaps are quickly addressed and pupils extend and deepen their understanding".

In its own words: "As a Trust, our mission is to inspire and empower all to achieve their full potential and thrive in an ever-changing, dynamic world. We envision a Trust known for its educational excellence, transforming children's lives. A vibrant community which inspires everyone to achieve their full potential and empowers all to manage their future with confidence and purpose."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 62% of Year 6 pupils at Elmhurst School reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Buckinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 64% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 32 families put Elmhurst School as their first choice and 70 named it as one of their preferences, for 56 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Elmhurst School are St Louis Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 90% reading, 87% maths); Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 74% reading, 74% maths); Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths); and Bearbrook Combined School (0.9 miles, Good, 75% reading, 70% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Elmhurst School.

Elmhurst School is one of 11 schools run by Great Learners Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

51.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (51%), White British (18%) and Black (9%).

The nearest railway station is Aylesbury Rail Station, about 1160 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Drayton Road (adjacent), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 399 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Elmhurst School issued 34 suspensions, 7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Elmhurst School are Aylesbury Grammar School (0.8 miles), Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School (0.9 miles), Aylesbury High School (0.9 miles) and Aylesbury UTC (1 mile).