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The Elms Academy

State school · London, SW4 9ET
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 836 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
836 ·
Religion
Christian
Local authority
London Borough of Lambeth
Area guides
School ownership
United Learning

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Amy Welch

Entrance

Open days
Check the web site

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 50 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Larkhall Primary Campus 10 %
Clapham Manor Primary School 8 %
Stockwell Primary School 7 %
Heathbrook Primary School 5 %
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism 5 %
Allen Edwards Primary School 5 %
Bonneville Primary School 5 %
Unknown 5 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
75%
LA avg.
75%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
59.7%
LA avg.
43.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
39.97
LA avg.
34.59
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
70
Number of teachers
14:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

836
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Elms Road
Clapham
London
SW4 9ET
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Telephone: 020 7819 4700

Email: admin@lambeth-academy.org

Website: http://www.theelmsacademy.org.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Lambeth

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School data & information The Elms Academy Elms Road, Clapham, London, SW4 9ET
836 Pupil numbers
51.3 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
44 % Pupils whose first language is not English
14:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
70 Number of teachers
14 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
59.7%
LA avg.
43.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
53.70
LA avg.
45.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.91 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 6
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 139 6
Portuguese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 140 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 140 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 140 6
Chinese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 8
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
21.2%
LA avg.
18.6%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
39.97
LA avg.
34.59
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 10 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 7 B
Psychology GCE A level 12 A
Mathematics GCE A level 14 A
Geography GCE A level 6 A
English Literature GCE A level 9 A
Economics GCE A level 12 B
Biology GCE A level 9 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The Elms Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Lambeth Academy is proud to be a diverse inner London comprehensive school which provides a supportive and nurturing environment for all of its students. Our mission is for them to be exceptional in all that they do. We recognise that each young person will learn in different ways and be interested by different things. Our role is to ensure that these differences are recognised and that strategies are implemented to enable everyone to succeed. Our inclusion team is highly experienced and skilled. Please see our website for a detailed summary of what we offer.

Updated Aug 2015
3.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
13.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
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