The Elms Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | Elms Road Clapham London SW4 9ET |
| Phone | 02078194700 |
| Reference Number | 134815 |
Lambeth Academy has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, now rated as good overall. The executive principal has spearheaded changes that have enhanced the educational environment, emphasizing high expectations and a focus on academic success. Pupils exhibit positive behavior, are engaged in their learning, and feel safe and supported by staff. With good results in public examinations and a broad extracurricular program, the school is well-regarded by its community. However, there are key areas identified for further growth, particularly in the development of writing skills and opportunities for pupil leadership.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 836 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.19%
Girls: 45.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 51.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 48.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 74 | 61 | 135 |
| 8 | 62 | 66 | 128 |
| 9 | 79 | 45 | 124 |
| 10 | 72 | 42 | 114 |
| 11 | 68 | 55 | 123 |
| 12 | 59 | 62 | 121 |
| 13 | 39 | 52 | 91 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 19.6% |
| Caribbean | 13.3% |
| White, Other | 11.6% |
| Unclassified | 9.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 9% |
| White, British | 7.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Feb 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 04 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 May 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2005 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- High expectations set by leaders and positive pupil behavior.
- Strong upward trend in public examination results.
- Well-designed subject plans that cater to diverse pupil needs.
- Effective support systems for special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils.
- Wide range of extracurricular opportunities available for pupils.
- Strong careers program starting from Year 7.
Areas for Improvement
- Writing skills not developing effectively across subjects.
- Limited opportunities for pupils to manage their own behavior.
- Average attainment in A-level examinations impacting university access.
- Inconsistent delivery of careers advice across year groups.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 52.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 76.9% |
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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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 36.93 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.38 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 18.6% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 98 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 77 | 10 |
| From another Local Authority | 82 | 8 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Crescent Lane, Clapham, London, SW4 9QJ |
0.18 miles |
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Bonneville Primary School
Bonneville Gardens, Clapham, London, SW4 9LB |
0.3 miles |
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Glenbrook Primary School
Clarence Crescent, Clapham Park, London, SW4 8LD |
0.49 miles |
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Iqra Primary School
127 Park Hill, Off Clarence Avenue, Clapham, London, SW4 9PA |
0.5 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 |
0.51 miles |
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Eaton House the Manor School
The Manor, London, SW4 9RU |
0.52 miles |
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Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road, London, SW4 8EG |
0.59 miles |
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Parkgate House School
80 Clapham Common, Clapham Common, Northside, London, SW4 9SD |
0.63 miles |
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Belleville Wix Academy
Wix's Lane, Clapham Common North Side, London, SW4 0AJ |
0.63 miles |
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Alderbrook Primary School
Oldridge Road, Balham, London, SW12 8PP |
0.71 miles |
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Thomas's Clapham
Broomwood Road, Wandsworth, London, SW11 6JZ |
0.8 miles |
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The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten
24 Thornton Road, London, SW12 0LF |
0.86 miles |
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Henry Cavendish Primary School
Hydethorpe Road, London, SW12 0JA |
0.88 miles |
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Heathbrook Primary School
St Rule Street, London, SW8 3EH |
0.88 miles |
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Richard Atkins Primary School
New Park Road, London, SW2 4JP |
0.89 miles |
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Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls
68-74 Nightingale Lane, London, SW12 8NR |
0.91 miles |
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Trent Road, Lambeth, Corpus Christi Primary School, London, SW2 5BL |
0.91 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Thornton Road, Clapham Park, London, SW12 0LF |
0.92 miles |
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Sudbourne Primary School
Mandrell Road, Brixton, London, SW2 5EF |
0.94 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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South Bank Colleges
45 Clapham Common Southside, Clapham Common, London, SW4 9BL |
0.12 miles |
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Harris Academy Clapham
Clarence Avenue, 33 Clarence Avenue, Clapham, London, SW4 8LD |
0.49 miles |
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London Park School Clapham
7-11 Nightingale Lane, London, SW4 9AH |
0.5 miles |
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St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road, London, SW12 8EN |
0.52 miles |
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Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue, London, SW4 8DX |
0.54 miles |
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La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Atkins Road, London, SW12 0AB |
0.67 miles |
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JUS Education
12a Danbury Mews, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0BY |
0.88 miles |
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South Bank University Sixth Form
56 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QS |
0.93 miles |
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Trinity Academy
Brixton Hill, Brixton, London, SW2 1QS |
0.93 miles |
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Oak Lodge School
101 Nightingale Lane, Balham, London, SW12 8NA |
0.96 miles |
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Chestnut Grove Academy
Chestnut Grove, Balham, 45 Chestnut Grove, London, SW12 8JZ |
1.07 miles |
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Lansdowne School
49 Combermere Road, London, SW9 9QD |
1.13 miles |
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Ark Bolingbroke Academy
Wakehurst Road, London, SW11 6BF |
1.17 miles |
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Elm Court School
Elm Park, London, SW2 2EF |
1.24 miles |
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Harris Academy Battersea
401 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 5AP |
1.35 miles |
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Emanuel School
Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1HS |
1.37 miles |
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Platanos College
Clapham Road, London, SW9 0AL |
1.46 miles |
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Centre Academy London
92 St John's Hill, Battersea, London, SW11 1SH |
1.48 miles |
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Thames Christian School
12 Grant Road, London, SW11 2FR |
1.49 miles |
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Streatham & Clapham High School GDST
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1.53 miles |