Elmlea Junior School, Bristol
Elmlea Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Bristol, part of Russell Education Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 198 schools in Bristol with published results, and 361st of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
- Capacity
- 94% full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Elmlea Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 96% of Year 6 pupils at Elmlea Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 96% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Bristol, City of; and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 91% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Elmlea Junior School
Across Bristol, City of, 92% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Bristol, City of lodged 10 appeals against primary school offers; 5 reached a hearing and 1 succeeded (20% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Elmlea Junior School are Elmlea Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding); E-ACT St Ursula's Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 84% reading, 80% maths); Westbury Park School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 98% maths); and Henleaze Infant School (0.8 miles).
Elmlea Junior School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Elmlea Infant SchoolE-ACT St Ursula's AcademyWestbury Park SchoolHenleaze Infant School
The trust
Elmlea Junior School is one of 7 schools run by Russell Education Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
141 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Elmlea Junior School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 97% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (97%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (92%).
Who goes there
4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 11% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (71%), Mixed (12%) and Asian (5%).
In 2026, 62 pupils (17.6%) received SEN support and 5 (1.4%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Sea Mills Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rylestone Grove (se-bound), 350 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Elmlea Junior 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 131 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bristol, City of (417).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Elmlea Junior School issued 8 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Elmlea Junior School are Bristol Free School (1.2 miles) and Blaise High School (1.7 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; 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
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates an environment where pupils genuinely love learning and feel safe. The teaching is of exceptional quality, with a thoughtfully designed curriculum that challenges pupils to make meaningful connections and apply their knowledge. Every child matters here - whether they need extra reading support or have special educational needs, they receive skilled, sensitive help to succeed.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally well-designed curriculum that builds knowledge in a clear, logical order with pupils achieving at the highest levels
- Expert reading instruction with strong phonics support and tailored help for pupils who need it
- Outstanding behaviour with pupils moving calmly around the building and showing excellent engagement in lessons
- Highly effective support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they understand the curriculum and achieve exceptionally well
- Extensive personal development offer with pupils holding many leadership roles that make a real difference to the school and community
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school demonstrating a strong commitment to keeping pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Language ambassadors programme, Bravehearts playtime leaders, guest speakers and visitors on different cultures and religions
Elmlea Junior School is an outstanding junior school where pupils thrive in a warm and welcoming environment. Everyone feels a strong sense of belonging and pupils are immensely proud of their school.
At a Glance
4.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
141 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 91% to 96% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 84% to 96% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 74% to 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
29.4
KS2
11
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Elmlea Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Elmlea Junior School.
- Shine @ Elmlea Infants180m away · Not yet graded
- Mad Science Camp - Redmaids600m away · Not yet graded
- art-K Henleaze940m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Elmlea Junior School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Bristol, City of's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Elmlea Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Elmlea Junior School is in Bristol, City of; for families living there:
- Bristol, City of's school travel policy: Home to school travel policy
- How to apply: Apply online for home school travel support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 8 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
8 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 Bristol, City of is 27 (the median across 175 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
355 pupils
378 places
23 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bristol
Across Bristol, City of council
Places available
5,210
Applications
4,287
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Bristol, City of council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
62
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
19.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
353
Total Pupils
173
Boys
180
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
20.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,681
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£1831k
Total funding
£21k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
5.3%
Persistent absence
360
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
Elmlea Junior School
Questions parents ask about Elmlea Junior School
What are SATs results like at Elmlea Junior School?
Of the pupils at Elmlea Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 96% reached the expected standard in reading and 96% did so in maths.
What is Elmlea Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Elmlea Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Elmlea Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Elmlea Junior School is oversubscribed, Bristol, City of allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Elmlea Junior School?
Elmlea Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 378 places.
How big are the classes at Elmlea Junior School?
Classes at Elmlea Junior School average 29.4 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Elmlea Junior School?
Elmlea Junior School has around 353 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Elmlea Junior School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Elmlea Junior School in 2024/25. 5.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Elmlea Junior School?
Apply through Bristol, City of's coordinated admissions process, naming Elmlea Junior 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 Elmlea Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Elmlea Junior School: Shine @ Elmlea Infants (180m away, registered, not yet graded), Mad Science Camp - Redmaids (600m away, registered, not yet graded) and art-K Henleaze (940m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Elmlea Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 8 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 8 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 Bristol, City of is 27 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Elmlea Junior School?
Elmlea Junior School is at The Dell, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3UF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)