The Elms Primary School

About The Elms Primary School

The Elms Primary School is an academy converter in Faringdon, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 304 pupils on roll. It is part of CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Oxfordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

304 / 420 (72%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

13 May 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

The Elms, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7HZ

Phone

01367240232

Headteacher

Joseph Rubba

Website

www.theelmsprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Elms Primary School?

The Elms Primary School is an academy converter in Faringdon, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does The Elms Primary School have?

The Elms Primary School has 304 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Elms Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

61% of pupils at The Elms Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Elms Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Elms Primary School is part of CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST.

Where is The Elms Primary School?

The Elms Primary School is located at The Elms, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7HZ.