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The Elms Primary School

The Elms, Faringdon, SN7 7HZ
Part of: CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Elms Primary School
Faringdon, SN7 7HZ
304 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
20.60% FSM %
169 Boys
135 Girls
About The Elms Primary School

The Elms Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Oxfordshire, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 304 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Joseph Rubba.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Oxfordshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Oxfordshire
Region South East
Administrative District Vale of White Horse
Parliamentary Constituency Witney
Ward Faringdon
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-04-2012
UKPRN 10036984
URN 138009
Data Last Updated 13-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Pauline Forbes Chair of Local Governing Body 13/05/2016 24/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Sarah Nisbett Chair of Local Governing Body 25/07/2025 15/05/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emma Ellins Local Governor 09/10/2023 08/10/2027 Elected by parents
Rebecca Gavin Local Governor 13/01/2026 12/01/2030 Elected by parents
Sarah Gristwood Local Governor 13/01/2026 12/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sarah Nisbett Local Governor 16/05/2025 24/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Daniel Read Local Governor 06/05/2025 05/05/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Michael Rowlatt Local Governor 21/10/2024 28/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Katie Stewart Local Governor 21/10/2024 20/10/2028 Elected by school staff
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Elms Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Faringdon, Oxfordshire.
The Elms Primary School has 304 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
The Elms Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at The Elms Primary School is Mr Joseph Rubba.
The Elms Primary School is at The Elms, Gloucester Street, Faringdon, SN7 7HZ, in the Oxfordshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Elms Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Elms Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Joseph Rubba
The Elms, Gloucester Street, Faringdon, SN7 7HZ
01367240232
www.theelmsprimary.co.uk
Location
SN7 7HZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138009
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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