Elm Academy — Primary School in Bournemouth

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Elm Academy

Bournemouth, BH11 9JN

362 Pupils

480 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

39.90% FSM %

183 Boys

179 Girls

About Elm Academy

Elm Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 362 pupils on roll. School capacity: 480. Current headteacher: Jo Wakeman.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region	South West
Administrative District	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Parliamentary Constituency	Bournemouth West
Ward	Kinson
Urban / Rural	Urban: 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	AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
Opened	01-12-2012
UKPRN	10039568
URN	138990
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (6)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Aaron Greaves	Chair of Local Governing Body	07/12/2020	07/12/2028	Elected by parents
Ms Margot Ballen	Local Governor	04/12/2023	04/12/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Tracy Brennan	Local Governor	22/11/2021	22/11/2025	Elected by school staff
Mrs Tracy Brennan	Local Governor	24/11/2025	23/11/2029	Elected by school staff
Miss Kate Brooks	Local Governor	09/11/2020	09/11/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Amanda Gavin	Local Governor	15/04/2024	15/04/2028	Elected by parents