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The Elmgreen School
Elmcourt Road, Tulse Hill, London, SE27 9BZ, Lambeth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.8 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,110
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 79% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. Approximately 71% of students progress to university, though only 14% attend top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in higher education outcomes. Parent satisfaction appears strong, but the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it may face challenges relative to other institutions in the area.
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Last inspected: 29 June 2022Quality 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. | 40.1 | Bottom 21% 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%. | 48% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 71% | 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%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 100 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British20.2%
Black African15.1%
Black Caribbean13.8%
White Other11.4%
Mixed Other8.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.8%
Other4.1%
Black Other3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.43856, -0.10385 · SE27 9BZ
School details
Local authorityLambeth
RegionLondon
URN144309
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Elmgreen School rated by Ofsted?
The Elmgreen School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 June 2022.
Is The Elmgreen School a good school?
The Elmgreen School scores 23.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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 The Elmgreen School in GCSEs?
The Elmgreen School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.1. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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