Elmfield School is one of 30 Steiner Schools in the British Isles and part of the largest international education movement. Over 600 Steiner Schools are now established world-wide which base their principles on Rudolf Steiner's insights and guidelines for a truly human education.
The staff of Elmfield bring together a wide variety of experience, qualifications and talents. What we share especially though, is the strongly held conviction that the opportunities and experiences given to the children must at all times be appropriate to the stage of development which each child has reached and must educate the whole human being - in thinking and feeling and actions. The curriculum, and the whole organisation of the school, is based on these principles.
Elmfield was founded on its present site in 1946 and caters for children aged 2 - 17. Around 300 pupils are accommodated in classes typically of 15 - 25 pupils. Classes are arranged by age and not ability. It is our aim to strengthen social tolerance and avoid 'elitism'. False competitive standards are consciously avoided, and co-operative skills are deliberately fostered as precious and worthy human attributes. Drama, music, art and crafts are integral elements of the education throughout the whole school.
French and German are taught from the age of 6 and we have a lively exchange programme with Steiner Schools abroad bringing colour and an international 'air' to our school. Our results in GCSE examinations are very good with around 70% of our students leaving with 5 or more grades A*-C.
We have a full range of facilities, including a hall and gymnasium and specialised rooms for crafts, music, sciences and information technology. The buildings are surrounded by beautiful grounds which include safe playing fields and a tennis court.
There is no head teacher. Responsibility for the education is carried by a College of Teachers formed by established members of staff. A council of Management composed of parents, friends and staff is responsible for all other administrative functions.
No sketch can adequately describe life at Elmfield; so why don't you come and see the School in action. You will not be disappointed.
