Elm Court School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Elm Park London SW2 2EF |
| Phone | 02086743412 |
| Reference Number | 100659 |
Elm Court School continues to provide an exemplary education for its students, demonstrating a dedicated approach to pupil success that has maintained the high standards observed in previous inspections. The school's curriculum is finely tuned to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities. This individualized curriculum helps students acquire essential life skills and prepares them for adulthood effectively. Furthermore, the school's emphasis on personal development, alongside academic achievements, fosters a supportive and encouraging environment where pupils feel proud of their accomplishments.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 153 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 71.24%
Girls: 28.76% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 57% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.5% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 16 | 8 | 24 |
| 8 | 15 | 7 | 22 |
| 9 | 17 | 6 | 23 |
| 10 | 17 | 7 | 24 |
| 11 | 17 | 4 | 21 |
| 12 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| 13 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 24.8% |
| Caribbean | 20.3% |
| White, Other | 15.7% |
| White, British | 13.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.2% |
| Asian, Other | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 26 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2015 | Short inspection |
| 27 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Apr 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well in a tailored curriculum.
- Strong focus on preparing pupils for adulthood through personal and social education.
- High levels of motivation and engagement among pupils.
- Effective collaboration between staff and strong pupil support.
- Positive and respectful atmosphere that enhances learning.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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