The Elms Academy, 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
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Elms Academy creates a caring, aspirational school community where pupils achieve extremely well and are well-prepared for their next stage of education. Teachers have expert subject knowledge, check understanding carefully, and provide tailored support so all pupils - including those with SEND or reading difficulties - make excellent progress. Behaviour is exceptional and the school works closely with parents to ensure high attendance and strong family partnerships.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attendance, with pupils being polite, confident and proud of their community
- Ambitious curriculum with expert teachers who check understanding well and support pupils to achieve highly
- Very effective support for pupils with SEND and those who find reading challenging, resulting in rapid improvement
- High-quality pastoral support and extremely positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Thoughtful personal development programme including careers guidance, university trips, and mock interviews for sixth form students
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear policies and an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports teams, board game club, skating club, karaoke competitions, master chef competitions, cheerleading competitions, school outings, external speaker visits, mock interviews, university trips, work-based opportunities
The Elms Academy is a secondary school in London where pupils receive an exceptional education based on values of integrity, ambition and determination. Evidence from this inspection suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since being judged good in 2020.
At a Glance
53.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
101 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
16.5
Avg class size
41
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
865 pupils
875 capacity
10 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Lambeth
Places available
2,421
Applications
2,225
Got 1st preference
64.1%
Got preferred school
92.4%
Secondary admissions across Lambeth (2025/26)
Inspection History(110)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.66476%
Overall absence
17.97235%
Persistent absence
651
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
The Elms Academy
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Bonneville Primary School
Glenbrook Primary School
Iqra Primary School
Clapham Manor Primary School
Macaulay Church of England Primary School
Eaton House the Manor School
Parkgate House School
Belleville Wix Academy
Alderbrook Primary School
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