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Elm Wood School
Carnac Street, West Norwood, London, SE27 9RR, Lambeth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.6 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
366
Capacity
446
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 100% of respondents recommending it. While 64% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, only 2% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, it performs better than 52% of schools nationally, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (59 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Good range of subjects
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
School keeps me informed
93%
Progress is communicated
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
83%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.4%
Black African12.0%
White Other9.8%
Black Caribbean7.7%
Mixed Other6.6%
Black Other4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Other3.0%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.43201, -0.09198 · SE27 9RR
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Elm Wood School rated by Ofsted?
Elm Wood School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Elm Wood School a good school?
Elm Wood School scores 61.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Elm Wood School?
Based on 59 Ofsted Parent View responses, Elm Wood School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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