The Elms Primary School, Faringdon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a friendly, inclusive school where children are encouraged to be kind and resilient. Teachers know pupils well and use regular checks to help them learn effectively. The school has a strong focus on reading right from Nursery, and recently made big improvements to behaviour and pupil attitudes.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading - systematic approach with well-trained staff and additional support for pupils who fall behind
- Behaviour has improved dramatically this year through consistent approaches and positive relationships
- Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and present concepts clearly
- Well-planned personal development programme covering healthy relationships, online safety and different cultures
- Inclusive approach with good systems to identify and support pupils with special needs
Areas for Improvement
- Some tasks in the wider curriculum are not challenging enough, meaning pupils don't always apply their learning confidently and independently
- Extended writing tasks need to be more ambitious
- Last year's published outcomes were below national average in reading and mathematics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting festivals, science fairs, assemblies, community performances, mystery reader visits from parents/carers
The Elms Primary School is an inclusive and happy community where pupils feel safe and supported. The school has made notable improvements under current leadership, with better behaviour and a more positive culture.
At a Glance
20.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
54 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 63% to 76%. Maths has improved from 60% to 76%. Writing has remained stable at around 70%.
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
23.0
Infant (KS1)
27.7
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
60%
Available places
251 pupils
420 capacity
169 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Faringdon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Faringdon
Admissions Demand - Oxfordshire
Places available
8,555
Applications
6,831
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Oxfordshire (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.12632%
Overall absence
16.79104%
Persistent absence
268
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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