Inspectors praised The Elms as an “inclusive and happy community”, where pupils feel safe, respected and inspired to do their best. The report highlights the school's focus on developing strong values like kindness, resilience and community spirit, as well as recent improvements to the quality of education and behaviour.

Among the key findings, the report notes:

“The Elms Primary School is an inclusive and happy community.”
“Pupils expect to achieve well. They have confidence in their abilities and enjoy their learning.”
“There is a strongly collaborative culture among staff, who feel proud to see the difference they are making.”

Calum Jacques, Head of School, said:

“We are incredibly proud to share the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection. The report reflects the hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment of our entire school community—staff, pupils, parents, and governors. This outcome is a testament to the journey we’ve been on and the aspirations we hold for our children. We look forward to building on this success as we move into the next exciting chapter at The Elms.”

Executive Headteacher Joseph Rubba added:

“We are proud of the dedication and hard work demonstrated by staff, pupils, and the wider school communities at the school. The Ofsted report reflects many areas of strength, as well as constructive feedback that we are already using to inform our ongoing improvement plans. We remain committed to providing the highest quality education for all our pupils and are grateful to our families and communities for their continued support.”

Richard Evans, CEO of Cambrian Learning Trust, said:

“I am delighted with this very positive outcome. The report highlights the many strengths of the school along with next steps to help develop the school further. The team at the school work tirelessly to get the best from the children. This provides a very caring and happy school. In the coming months there will be more improvements made to the school environment. Thank you to everyone who contributes to the provision at The Elms.”

The Ofsted report also recognises the school’s effective early years provision, its strong focus on reading, and the clear, well-sequenced curriculum now in place across subjects. Leaders and governors were praised for their strategic oversight and support.