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Elms School

Elms School, Dover
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Elms School

Elms Vale Road, Dover, CT17 9PS

A Good-rated special school in Dover where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Foundation special school
Pupils
138
Ages
5-16
FSM
82.6%
Attainment 8
4.7
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2017

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
8.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
4.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.17
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Elms School

Elms School is a secondary school in Dover, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 4.7. The school has around 138 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Elms Vale Road, Dover, CT17 9PS | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Elms School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Elms School

What is Elms School's Ofsted rating?
Elms School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Elms School's latest exam results?
Elms School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 4.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Elms School located?
Elms School is a secondary school in Dover, Kent (CT17 9PS).
How many pupils attend Elms School?
Elms School has around 138 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Elms School with other schools?
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