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The Elms Academy
Elms Road, Clapham, London, SW4 9ET, Lambeth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.9 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
836
Capacity
875
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 20% nationally. An impressive 78% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 49% secure grade 5 or higher, indicating a strong foundation for further education. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 87% recommending the school, although a focus on increasing the percentage of students entering top-third universities could enhance its appeal further.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 52.8 | Top 20% UK |
| 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%. | 78% | Top 20% UK |
| 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%. | 49% | Top 38% UK |
| 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%. | 57% | Top 16% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 44% | Top 16% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 78% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 51% | Top 20% |
Based on 51 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (101 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School has high expectations
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
School supports development
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
School keeps me informed
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
I'd recommend this school
87%
My child is happy
85%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African19.6%
Black Caribbean13.3%
White Other11.6%
Mixed Other9.0%
White British7.7%
Other7.4%
Black Other6.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.5%
Mixed W+B African3.1%
Asian Other2.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.45739, -0.14119 · SW4 9ET
School details
Local authorityLambeth
RegionLondon
URN134815
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.theelmsacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Elms Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Elms Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2020.
Is The Elms Academy a good school?
The Elms Academy scores 73.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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 The Elms Academy?
Based on 101 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Elms Academy receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Elms Academy in GCSEs?
The Elms Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.8. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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