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English Bluff Elementary
About
English Bluff Elementary is located at 402 English Bluff Rd, Delta, BC V4M 2N2. The school’s motto is “Soaring Toward Success!” English Bluff is also a fully accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Grades K–7, with a goal of educating the “whole child” and developing inquiring, life-long learners.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Delta)
Education language: The sources describe French Immersion programs offered in Delta School District (Early French Immersion K–12 and Late French Immersion Grades 6–12), which are taught in French as an immersion program; families must follow the district enrolment process to apply. The sources also reference ELL (English Language Learner) programming at the district level (e.g., an ELL enrichment summer program) and note that ELL students can participate in French Immersion. The provided school sources do not explicitly state the core language(s) of instruction used at English Bluff Elementary.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 943-0201
Email: englishbluff.elem@deltaschools.ca
Principal: Toshi Carleton-Gaines
Education Languages
The sources describe French Immersion programs offered in Delta School District (Early French Immersion K–12 and Late French Immersion Grades 6–12), which are taught in French as an immersion program; families must follow the district enrolment process to apply. The sources also reference ELL (English Language Learner) programming at the district level (e.g., an ELL enrichment summer program) and note that ELL students can participate in French Immersion. The provided school sources do not explicitly state the core language(s) of instruction used at English Bluff Elementary.
Programs and Services
International Baccalaureate (IB) – Primary Years Programme (PYP) English Bluff is a fully accredited IB World School for the Primary Years Programme (Grades K–7). The PYP focuses on educating the “whole child” and developing inquiring, life-long learners aligned with the IB Learner Profile, and is organized around six Transdisciplinary Themes. Student support / inclusive learning Delta School District’s Inclusive Learning approach defines inclusion as valuing all learners and providing accessible, authentic learning experiences alongside targeted support, so learners can achieve their goals. The district provides an Inclusive Learning Caregiver Handbook as a family resource. English Language Learner (ELL) support The district offers ELL supports and programming (including an ELL enrichment summer program for students with an ELL designation).
School Culture and Expectations
Delta School District describes inclusion as a mindset that values all learners as individuals who contribute to a greater whole. The district emphasizes accessible, authentic learning experiences, targeted support, and meaningful opportunities so learners can achieve their goals.
Enrollment
Kindergarten registration information is provided by Delta School District, including that families can register online or in-person and that detailed instructions are posted on the district website. For French Immersion, families must apply through a district enrolment process (online application by the stated deadline, attend a parent information meeting, and complete registration at the assigned French Immersion school if accepted).
Location
English Bluff Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of English Bluff Elementary
43.91
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 44 - above the district public school average of 41, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 41
Numeracy: 47
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
57.09
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
72.14
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 22 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
68.08
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 41, numeracy is 47, and overall is 44.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 16 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 47, while literacy is lowest at 41.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 12 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 3 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 44, student commitment to learning is 57, critical thinking is 72, and college and career readiness is 68.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 72, while Academic Performance is lowest at 44.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 17 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
82.00
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 24 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
62.55
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well below the district public school average of 69, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
63.42
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
70.16
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well below the district public school average of 76, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 63, Health is 63, and Work Ethic is 70.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 70, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 63.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
67.19
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 14 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
78.91
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 22 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
48.94
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 49 - well above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 6 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 67, Facilities and Personnel is 79, and Learning Resources is 49.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 79, while Learning Resources is lowest at 49.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
80.75
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 20 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
73.12
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well below the district public school average of 80, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
58.50
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the district public school average of 66, trailing by 8 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 73 and Safety is 58.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 73, while Safety is lowest at 58.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
56.72
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 10 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 57.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 14 points since 2019/2020.