Trips
Year 10 geographers explore the Swiss Alps
Thirty-eight GCSE geographers spent October half term in the Bernese Oberland, gathering fieldwork data on glaciers, tourism and our changing climate.
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Where every student is known, challenged and cared for
Quick links for families
Ambition. Kindness. Courage.
Headteacher's welcome
A warm welcome to Elmsworth Academy
Thank you for visiting our website. Elmsworth Academy is a school where every young person is known as an individual, encouraged to aim high and supported every step of the way.
We are proud of our students' excellent results, and just as proud of the people they become: kind, courageous and ready to make a positive difference. Whether your child is about to join us in Year 7 or is already part of our school family, we look forward to working in partnership with you.
Mrs Rebecca Hale
Headteacher
News and events
What is happening at Elmsworth
Stories from around the school and the dates families need to know.
Latest news
Celebrations
Class of 2026 return for our presentation evening
Former Year 11 students came back to collect their GCSE certificates and celebrate their achievements with families, staff and special guests.
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Community
Harvest Bake Off raises £860 for Elmsworth Food Bank
Students and staff baked more than 400 cakes, scones and biscuits for our annual Harvest Bake Off, alongside a food collection that filled 42 crates.
Read the storyOur vision and values
Ambition. Kindness. Courage.
Our vision is simple: every Elmsworth student leaves us with the knowledge, character and confidence to thrive in whatever comes next. Three values shape everything we do.
Ambition
We aim high in every lesson and believe every student can achieve excellence, whatever their starting point.
Kindness
We treat everyone with respect, look out for one another and celebrate the differences that make our community strong.
Courage
We try new things, learn from our mistakes and stand up for what is right, even when it is hard.
Life at Elmsworth
Learning that goes far beyond the classroom
An ambitious curriculum and a packed programme of clubs, trips and opportunities help every student discover what they love and what they are good at.
Curriculum
A broad, knowledge-rich curriculum from Year 7 to GCSE, designed to open doors.
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Departments
Meet the subject teams behind our 28 GCSE and vocational courses.
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Clubs & Activities
Over 60 clubs every week, from robotics and rugby to choir and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Find out moreElmsworth at a glance
- 1,150students in Years 7 to 11
- 60+clubs and activities every week
- 28GCSE and vocational courses
- 96%of 2024 leavers went on to education, training or work
Admissions
Joining Elmsworth in Year 7
We would love to welcome your family. Places for September 2027 are allocated by your local authority, using the oversubscription criteria in our admissions policy.
See us on a normal school day
We run small group tours on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, so you can see lessons in action and ask our students anything.
Book a tour on 01632 960 418Key dates for September 2027 entry
September 2026(this date has passed)
Applications open
Apply online through your home local authority, even if you live in a different area to us.
31 October 2026(this date has passed)
National closing date
Applications made after this date are late. If you have not applied yet, contact your local authority as soon as you can.
1 March 2027Next
National Offer Day
Your local authority tells you which secondary school place your child has been offered.
July 2027
Transition days
New students spend two days with us, meet their tutor group and learn their way around.
Inspection and performance
High standards, and proud of them
Our latest Ofsted report card and GCSE results show a school where students achieve well and are safe, happy and well cared for.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 10 and 11 February 2026
SafeguardingMet
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and well-beingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
“Pupils are proud of their school. They talk warmly about how well staff know them and how much they are helped to succeed.”
Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale, from urgent improvement to exceptional. Expected standard means a school is doing everything it should.
GCSE results 2026
Compared with the average for England
- 52.6Attainment 8 scoreEngland average: 46.2
- 61%Grade 5 or above in English and mathsEngland average: 46.3%
- 79%Grade 4 or above in English and mathsEngland average: 64.8%
- 22%Grade 7 or above in English and mathsEngland average: 14.2%
England averages are for all state-funded schools in 2025/26. Progress 8 is not published for 2025 or 2026 because these students could not sit Key Stage 2 tests during the pandemic. Our most recent Progress 8 score, from 2024, was +0.38.
Key information
Statutory information for families
Everything the Department for Education asks schools to publish, gathered in one place. Every policy can be downloaded as a PDF.
Need a paper copy of any document on this website? Ask at reception and we will provide one free of charge.
- Ofsted reportsOur latest inspection report card
- Performance informationHeadline measures and performance tables
- Exam resultsGCSE results for recent years
- Pupil premiumOur strategy statement and its impact
- SEND information reportHow we support every learner
- SafeguardingOur safeguarding team and approach
- Equality informationOur equality objectives
- AccessibilityAccessibility plan and statement
- Complaints procedureHow to raise a concern
- Behaviour policyOur expectations and approach
- Attendance policyReporting absence and our targets
- Admissions policyOur oversubscription criteria
- Child protection policyProcedures to protect children
- Data protection and privacyPrivacy notices and GDPR
Worried about a child?
If you are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of any child at Elmsworth, please speak to our Designated Safeguarding Lead, Ms Claire Bennett, or any member of our safeguarding team straight away.
If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.
Safeguarding at ElmsworthHelp and advice
Childline
Free, confidential help for young people, any time of day or night.
0800 1111NSPCC Helpline
Advice for any adult who is worried about a child.
0808 800 5000CEOP
Report worries about online sexual abuse or the way someone is talking to a child online.
Make a report to CEOP (opens in a new tab)