Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited

School describes itself as an inclusive school but not a specialist SEND provision, noting limitations to the needs it can support.

“Elmfield is an inclusive school and the Waldorf approach goes a long way to supporting individual needs. We are not a specialist provision and there are limitations to the special educational needs that we can support.”

School follows a graduated approach to SEND per the SEND Code of Practice 2015, described as a four-part cycle of assess-plan-do-review.

“This takes the form of a ‘four-part cycle through which earlier decisions and actions are revisited, refined and revised with a growing understanding of the pupil’s needs and of what supports the pupil in making good progress and securing good outcomes’”

Steiner Waldorf curriculum is designed to nourish pupils' social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth.

“We follow the internationally established Steiner Waldorf curriculum, which responds to the changing needs of the developing child, continually nourishing their social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth.”

Support is aimed at pupils' social, emotional and behavioural needs alongside educational needs.

“We take a holistic approach and aim to support children in a variety of ways, to respond to their social, emotional, behavioural, physical as well as educational needs.”

Particularly strong GCSE results in English, Science and the Humanities (Art, Music, History, Geography).

“This time, there were particularly strong results in English, Science and the Humanities (including Art, Music, History and Geography).”

School describes its GCSE results as excellent.

“We are proud of our excellent GCSE results, which are achieved whilst preserving childhood and avoiding any ‘hot-housing’ of the young child.”

School holds end-of-term festivals showcasing artistic expression plus annual Summer and Winter Fayres for the community.

“Elmfield ends each term with a festival which offers the pupils an opportunity to showcase the various forms of artistic expression that they have been learning. We also host two major events each year; our Summer and Winter Fayres, with games, craft activities, and various foods for the community to enjoy.”

School offers the Duke of Edinburgh Award as part of its enrichment provision.

“Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE)”

School emphasises co-operation, trust, and respect for each individual, fostering compassion and inner values.

“At Elmfield pupils work in an atmosphere of co-operation and trust: respect for the value of each individual is nurtured, so that children learn compassion and inner values.”

Mission statement frames education as helping children realise their own potential and preparing them for individual life paths.

“Our task at Elmfield is to help the children to realise their own potential. Together we endeavour to provide education rooted in Rudolf Steiner’s view of the human being, thus preparing the children for their individual paths in life.”

Upcoming open event scheduled for Saturday 14th March 2026

“Saturday 14th March 2026, between 10:30am and 1pm.”

School offers private tours throughout the year in addition to open events

“We also offer private tours to families throughout the year, so if you are are interested in learning more about the school or are unable to attend an open event, we would be happy to show you around at a time that is convenient for you.”

Ofsted noted pupils leave school well prepared for the next stage of their education.

“As Ofsted recently noted: “pupils leave school well prepared for the next stage of their education.””

Elmfield's GCSE results were reported as better than similar schools and the national picture overall.

“Pupils, parents and teachers at Elmfield School celebrated another impressive set of GCSE results, continuing to perform better than similar schools and the national picture overall.”

School states pride in excellent GCSE results achieved while avoiding hot-housing of young children.

“We are proud of our excellent GCSE results, which are achieved whilst preserving childhood and avoiding any ‘hot-housing’ of the young child.”