The Elms Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Elms Primary School
Address: The Elms, Gloucester Street
Town/City: Faringdon
County: Oxfordshire
Postcode: SN7 7HZ
Telephone Number: 01367 240232
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Cambrian Learning Trust
Sponsor: Faringdon Academy Of Schools

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Joseph Rubba
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 251 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 60% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20%

Location and administration

URN: 138009
DfE Number: 931/2562
UKPRN: 10036984
UPRN: 100121314266
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Vale of White Horse (E07000180)
Constituency: Witney (E14001591)
Electoral Ward: Faringdon (E05012973)

Easting & Northing: 428607E, 195611N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 39' 33.11" N 1° 35' 15.75" W
Plus Code: 9C3WMC56+MW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Faringdon Community College (1.1km)
  2. Folly View Primary (1.2km)
  3. Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School (3.9km)
  4. St Hugh's School (4.5km)
  5. Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School (4.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Emma Ellins - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 October 2027.
  • Rebecca Gavin - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 January 2030.
  • Sarah Gristwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 January 2030.
  • Sarah Nisbett - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 May 2029.
  • Daniel Read - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 May 2029.
  • Michael Rowlatt - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 November 2025.
  • Rob Smith - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 9 June 2026.
  • Katie Stewart - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 October 2028.