Elm Wood School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Elm Wood School currently has around 366 pupils on roll, which is about 82% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.2% boys and 53.8% girls. Around 30.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 37.4%. african pupils make up about 12%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Carnac Street, London, SE27 9RR |
| Website: | elmwoodprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02086701621 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lambeth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jo Leith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100597 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 446 |
| Number of Pupils: | 366 |
| Number of Boys: | 169 |
| Number of Girls: | 197 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17% | 8.2% |
| White British | 37.40% | 137 |
| African | 12.00% | 44 |
| Unclassified | 9.80% | 36 |
| Other White | 9.80% | 36 |
| Caribbean | 7.70% | 28 |
| Other Mixed | 6.60% | 24 |
| Other Black | 4.10% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.30% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.00% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 1.90% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Wood School Carnac Street , West Norwood SE27 9RR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Park School Gipsy Road , SE27 9TG | - not rated | 604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School Gipsy Road , SE27 9RD | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School Bowen Drive , Kingswood Estate SE21 8NS | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Linton Grove , SE27 0DZ | - not rated | 872 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | - not rated | 528 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Prep & Senior 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 576 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Park Campus Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | - not rated | 654 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | - not rated | 654 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South London College Knights Hill , SE27 0TX | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.