Elm Academy
School Name: Elm Academy Address: Holloway Avenue Town/City: BOURNEMOUTH County: Dorset Postcode: BH11 9JN Telephone Number: 01202 574212 Website: www.elm-academy.org.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2012 Trust: Authentic Education Group Limited Sponsor: Ambitions Academies Trust
Principal: Mrs Jo Wakeman
Capacity: 480
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 364 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 76% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 35.8%
URN: 138990
DfE Number: 839/2001
UKPRN: 10039568
UPRN: 10024393784
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (E06000058)
Constituency: Bournemouth West (E14001116)
Electoral Ward: Kinson (E05012665)
Easting & Northing: 406117E, 95876N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 45' 47.09" N 1° 54' 52.24" W
Plus Code: 9C2WQ37P+65
DfE Record: View record
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- Ms Margot Ballen - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 December 2027.
- Mrs Tracy Brennan - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 November 2025.
- Mrs Tracy Brennan - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 November 2029.
- Miss Kate Brooks - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 November 2028.
- Miss Amanda Winnie Gavin - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 April 2028.
- Mr Aaron Greaves - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 7 December 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 December 2028.