Elm Academy is a academy sponsor led serving families in Bournemouth and the wider Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Elm Academy caters for mixed pupils from 3 to 11 years. With 362 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 480, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 7 January 2025, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.