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Elm Court School
Elm Park, London, SW2 2EF, Lambeth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.9 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
153
Capacity
150
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education. However, it faces significant challenges, as evidenced by its GCSE results, with no students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parents may appreciate the school's supportive environment for pupils aged 11-19, but should consider the academic performance when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 26 February 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 0.5 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African24.8%
Black Caribbean20.3%
White Other15.7%
White British13.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.5%
Black Other6.5%
Mixed Other5.2%
Asian Other3.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Location
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51.44794, -0.11660 · SW2 2EF
School details
Local authorityLambeth
RegionLondon
URN100659
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.elmcourt.lambeth.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Elm Court School rated by Ofsted?
Elm Court School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 February 2019.
Is Elm Court School a good school?
Elm Court School scores 55.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Elm Court School in GCSEs?
Elm Court School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.5. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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