The Elms Academy
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | Elms Road Clapham London SW4 9ET |
| Phone | 02078194700 |
| Reference Number | 134815 |
Description
betaThe Elms Academy, located at Elms Road, Clapham, London SW4 9ET, is a vibrant mixed secondary institution nestled within the London borough of Lambeth. Established in 2004 with a sponsor from United Learning, The Elms Academy is committed to providing a supportive learning environment, creating a strong partnership between students, parents, and staff to ensure academic success.
The school boasts a rich history, previously known as Lambeth Academy, which has an alumni society and history that dates back to its origins as a grammar school established in 1929. It named its houses after prominent local figures, including Archer, Jones, Thornton, and Szabo. The school’s motto, "The best in everyone," highlights its focus on helping students reach their full potential.
The academy educates students from ages 11 to 19, with an enrollment of approximately 900. The Elms Academy has expanded from its original educational specialism in English to include Business & Enterprise as well, and it has established a noteworthy reputation within London's educational landscape, earning it a prominent position among the region's most improved schools. The Sixth Form features around 180 students and is adjacent to the sixth-form center of Lambeth College.
The Elms Academy is an inclusive school with a close-knit community within the wider Clapham neighborhood. The academy's beauty, its progress, and the success of its students have made it one of the most important educational destinations within the area.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 813 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54%
Girls: 46% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 7 | 132 |
| 8 | 133 |
| 9 | 112 |
| 10 | 132 |
| 11 | 147 |
| 12 | 101 |
| 13 | 56 |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2020-03-09 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-04 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-10-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2017-07-04 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-02-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-07 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2011-05-05 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2010-03-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-05-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-11-24 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.59 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
Sample
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Crescent Lane, Clapham, London, SW4 9QJ |
0.15 miles |
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Bonneville Primary School
Bonneville Gardens, Clapham, London, SW4 9LB |
0.3 miles |
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Kings Avenue School
Kings Avenue, London, SW4 8BQ |
0.42 miles |
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Iqra Primary School
127 Park Hill, Off Clarence Avenue, Clapham, London, SW4 9PA |
0.44 miles |
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Glenbrook Primary School
Clarence Crescent, Clapham Park, London, SW4 8LD |
0.46 miles |
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Clapham Manor Primary School
Belmont Road, Clapham, London, SW4 0BZ |
0.51 miles |
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Macaulay Church of England Primary School
Victoria Rise, Clapham, SW4 0NU |
0.55 miles |
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Belleville Wix Academy
Wix's Lane, Clapham Common North Side, London, SW4 0AJ |
0.67 miles |
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Parkgate House School
80 Clapham Common, Clapham Common, Northside, London, SW4 9SD |
0.69 miles |
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St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
1 - 4 Atkins Road, Clapham Park, London, SW12 0AB |
0.72 miles |
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Alderbrook Primary School
Oldridge Road, Balham, London, SW12 8PP |
0.74 miles |
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Richard Atkins Primary School
New Park Road, London, SW2 4JP |
0.83 miles |
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Trent Road, Lambeth, Corpus Christi Primary School, London, SW2 5BL |
0.84 miles |
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The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten
24 Thornton Road, London, SW12 0LF |
0.84 miles |
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Sudbourne Primary School
Mandrell Road, Brixton, London, SW2 5EF |
0.86 miles |
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Heathbrook Primary School
St Rule Street, London, SW8 3EH |
0.87 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Thornton Road, Clapham Park, London, SW12 0LF |
0.89 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Leigh Avenue, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6EL |
0.89 miles |
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Henry Cavendish Primary School
Hydethorpe Road, London, SW12 0JA |
0.9 miles |
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Larkhall Primary Campus
Smedley Street, Clapham, London, SW4 6PH |
0.98 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Lambeth College
45 Clapham Common Southside, Clapham Common, London, SW4 9BL |
0.1 miles |
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Harris Academy Clapham
Clarence Avenue, 33 Clarence Avenue, Clapham, London, SW4 8LD |
0.42 miles |
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Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue, London, SW4 8DX |
0.49 miles |
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St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road, London, SW12 8EN |
0.58 miles |
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La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Atkins Road, London, SW12 0AB |
0.67 miles |
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The Laurels School
Our Lady's Close, Hermitage Road, SE19 3FA |
0.7 miles |
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JUS Education
Hayter Road, Brixton, London, SW2 5AP |
0.81 miles |
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Trinity Academy
Brixton Hill, Brixton, London, SW2 1QS |
0.86 miles |
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South Bank University Sixth Form
56 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QS |
0.86 miles |
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Thomas's Clapham
Broomwood Road, Wandsworth, London, SW11 6JZ |
0.87 miles |
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Oak Lodge School
101 Nightingale Lane, Balham, London, SW12 8NA |
0.98 miles |
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Oak Lodge School
Heath View, East Finchley, London, N2 0QY |
0.98 miles |
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Lansdowne School
49 Combermere Road, London, SW9 9QD |
1.08 miles |
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Chestnut Grove Academy
Chestnut Grove, Balham, 45 Chestnut Grove, London, SW12 8JZ |
1.11 miles |
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Elm Court School
Elm Park, London, SW2 2EF |
1.14 miles |
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Ark Bolingbroke Academy
Wakehurst Road, London, SW11 6BF |
1.24 miles |
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Harris Academy Battersea
401 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 5AP |
1.39 miles |
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Platanos College
Clapham Road, London, SW9 0AL |
1.41 miles |
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Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
255 Shakespeare Road, Lambeth, London, SE24 0QN |
1.54 miles |
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Centre Academy London
92 St John's Hill, Battersea, London, SW11 1SH |
1.55 miles |