Eltham Hill School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is an excellent school where students of all backgrounds thrive academically and personally. Teachers have high expectations and plan lessons carefully to challenge and inspire every student. The school creates a calm, respectful atmosphere where diverse groups of students work happily together and achieve results well above the national average.
Key Strengths
- GCSE results significantly above national average, with 5+ A*-C grades including English and mathematics well above national benchmark
- Teaching is outstanding at all key stages with excellent subject knowledge and careful lesson planning for all abilities
- Student behaviour, attitudes, and attendance are excellent with a harmonious, safe atmosphere
- Outstanding progress for all student groups including disabled students, those with special educational needs, and English as additional language speakers
- Pupil premium funding used extremely effectively with gaps closing rapidly between disadvantaged students and peers
Areas for Improvement
- Students need to take better notice of teacher feedback and act on improvement advice more consistently to accelerate progress further
Safeguarding
The school's work to keep students safe and secure is outstanding, with students well-aware of different forms of bullying but reporting it is very rare.
Extracurricular Activities
Rich variety of additional opportunities and activities, sixth form curriculum, literacy and numeracy development across curriculum
Eltham Hill School is an outstanding school that has made rapid improvement since its last inspection. The headteacher, senior leaders, and governors have exceptionally high expectations, resulting in outstanding student achievement across all key stages.
At a Glance
23.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.0
Avg class size
51
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
129%
Over capacity
1,350 pupils
1,050 capacity
300 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Greenwich
Places available
2,928
Applications
3,090
Got 1st preference
63.8%
Got preferred school
90.5%
Secondary admissions across Greenwich (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.45386%
Overall absence
18.08219%
Persistent absence
1,095
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Eltham Hill School
Haimo Primary School
Eltham Church of England Primary School
Middle Park Primary School
Ealdham Primary School
Gordon Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Henwick Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Horn Park Primary School
Deansfield Primary School
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