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About Elkesley Primary and Nursery School

Elkesley Primary and Nursery School is a welcoming and inclusive community that inspires a love of learning. We are proud of our talented and compassionate staff who work closely with families to provide the best opportunities for all children to reach their full potential.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr C Marsh

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 5.0
Teaching Quality 4.5
Communication 4.5
Student Wellbeing 4.5
Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 15 responses • 17.1% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

100% positive

My child feels safe at this school

100% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

100% positive

The school has high expectations for my child

93.3% positive

My child does well at this school

100% positive

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 15 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
4.0
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

33.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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Elkesley Primary and Nursery School has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.

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Reviews 3

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Emily B Unconfirmed
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"Excellent School Experience"

We've had a fantastic experience at Elkesley Primary and Nursery School. Our child has thrived in the caring and supportive environment, and we love the values of Welcoming, Happy, Talented, Compassionate, Resilient, and Achievers that the school promotes. The facilities are also excellent, with a great playground and a friendly team of staff. We couldn't recommend it more!
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
S
Sarah K Unconfirmed
Parent Jun 15, 2021
4.0

"Great School with a Caring Atmosphere"

We were very happy with our experience at Elkesley Primary and Nursery School when our child was here. The staff were always approachable and caring, and the school's commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion was impressive. We loved the annual Christmas Fayre and the way the school involved the community. The only reason we wouldn't give it 5 stars is that we felt the school could have been more helpful with transition to secondary school.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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David T Unconfirmed
Parent Dec 1, 2020
4.0

"Good School with Some Room for Improvement"

We've had a good experience at Elkesley Primary and Nursery School, but there are some areas where we think the school could improve. The facilities are generally good, but we feel that the playground could be better maintained. We also think that the school could do more to engage with parents and involve them in decision-making. On the positive side, our child has benefited from the school's focus on British values and has had some great experiences in music and PE.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5

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