Elm Wood School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Elm Wood is a warm, caring school where pupils feel valued and enjoy coming to learn. Teachers are experts in their subjects and plan lessons that build knowledge step by step, with plenty of enrichment activities to deepen understanding. Pupils develop strong personal and social skills while achieving high academic standards, particularly in reading and writing.
Key Strengths
- High standards in reading, writing and mathematics with strong subject knowledge from teachers
- Outstanding personal development programme including PSHE education and opportunities for pupils to take on responsibility
- Excellent phonics teaching in early years with regular practice and support for struggling readers
- High quality art work with progressive technique teaching and well-planned enrichment activities
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs ensuring they acquire the same knowledge as peers
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils who struggle with reading need more sharply focused phonics support to catch up quickly
- Several pupils lack fluency in times tables and number facts, limiting their ability to work efficiently in complex calculations
- Some pupils' behaviour occasionally prevents them from getting the most out of lessons and needs better management strategies
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders and staff knowing pupils well, recognising warning signs of harm, maintaining comprehensive records, and teaching pupils how to keep safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, sports competitions, musical events, school visits (British Museum), Year 4 residential trip with activities such as abseiling, peer mediator roles
Elm Wood School is a friendly and welcoming primary school where pupils are safe, happy and behave well. The school is rated Good overall, with outstanding personal development and strong standards in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6.
At a Glance
29.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
59 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 82% to 76%. Maths has improved from 73% to 78%. Writing has remained stable at around 71%.
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
24.4
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
364 pupils
446 capacity
82 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Lambeth
Places available
2,675
Applications
2,122
Got 1st preference
82.9%
Got preferred school
96.2%
Primary admissions across Lambeth (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.45316%
Overall absence
13.88013%
Persistent absence
317
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Elm Wood School
Kingsdale Foundation School
Dulwich Prep & Senior
Dulwich College
The Elmgreen School
The Norwood School
Fidelis College
The New School
Hillcrest
Priory School
St Joseph's College
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