138
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
EAL · 2024/25
66%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 14/03/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityKent
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio9.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Elms School · All-through · Kent
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
138
Pupil : teacher ratio
9.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
1%
FSM eligible
88%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
22%
Persistent absence
66%
Contact
Address
Elms Vale Road, Dover, CT17 9PS
Local authority
Kent
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 138 | 7.0 | 100% | 1% | 88% | 22% | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 133 | 6.1 | 100% | 2% | 83% | 20% | 61% |
| 2022/23 | 150 | 6.3 | 100% | 1% | 84% | 24% | 62% |
| 2021/22 | 156 | 6.6 | 100% | 1% | 85% | 16% | 51% |
| 2020/21 | 154 | 6.5 | 100% | 0% | 85% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 144 | 6.9 | 100% | 0% | 81% | 17% | 40% |
| 2017/18 | 118 | 5.8 | 100% | 0% | 80% | 21% | 55% |
| 2016/17 | 105 | 5.2 | 100% | 0% | 77% | 18% | 44% |
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