SchoolScoresJames Elliman Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of THE PARK FEDERATION ACADEMY TRUST
Elliman Avenue, Slough, SL2 5BA
01753 810686 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 January 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 2 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
46 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Slough comparisons use the 22 of its 30 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Slough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 17th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Slough. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 13th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Slough. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 16th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Slough. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Slough. Higher than 85% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 61% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern 17th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Slough. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 16th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Slough. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Slough figures pool parents at the Slough schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
118 pupils in this year group.
80% — 10 points above the Slough average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Slough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 70% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 13% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 81% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 78% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 107 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Slough. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 88 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 64 |
| Of those, offered a place | 64 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 145 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Slough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 14th highest of 30 state primary schools in Slough. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 22.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 16th highest of 30 state primary schools in Slough. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 30 state primary schools in Slough. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.1% | 12.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 30 state primary schools in Slough. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 75.6% | 59.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 19th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Slough. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Slough. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 15.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Slough. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Slough. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 30 state primary schools in Slough. Higher than 98% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 27.9 | 22.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 5th highest of 30 state primary schools in Slough. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.2 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 26th highest of 29 state primary schools in Slough. Higher than 20% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 16.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Khalsa Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2020, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Godolphin Junior Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willow Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Phoenix Infant Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025
- Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wexham Court Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bernard's Preparatory School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is James Elliman Academy's Ofsted rating?
James Elliman Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 January 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did James Elliman Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend James Elliman Academy?
87% of the 46 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend James Elliman Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is James Elliman Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 64 families put James Elliman Academy as their first choice for 88 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 64 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139333.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.