The Elmgreen School, based in London, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

The Elmgreen School currently has around 1110 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 37.7% 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 11.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 37.1%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 15 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 20.2%. african pupils make up about 15.1% , followed by caribbean at 13.8%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 89% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 55% who stay in school sixth forms and 20% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Elmcourt Road, London, SE27 9BZ
Website: http://www.the-elmgreen-school.org.uk/
Telephone: 02087665020
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Lambeth
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Dominic Bergin
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 144309

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 29/06/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1100
Number of Pupils: 1110
Number of Boys: 576
Number of Girls: 534

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 11.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 37.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British20.20%224
African15.10%168
Caribbean13.80%153
Other White11.40%127
Other Mixed8.70%97
Unclassified8.70%97
White and Black Caribbean6.80%76
Other (any other ethnic group)4.10%45
Other Black3.10%34
White and Black African2.90%32
White and Asian1.80%20
Other Asian1.00%11
Bangladeshi0.80%9
Indian0.60%7
Irish0.40%4
Pakistani0.30%3
Chinese0.20%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.08)
Of the 170 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 154 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.08
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.00
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
28%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
33%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
44%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
32%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
47.3
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
48.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.0
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
89%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holmewood Nursery School
66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW
4out of 4 1,637 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Dulwich Wood Nursery School
Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS
3out of 4 2,015 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Triangle Nursery School
35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL
4out of 4 2,250 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL
3out of 4 2,307 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG
4out of 4 2,596 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fenstanton Junior School
Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW
- not rated 866 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Fenstanton Primary School
Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW
2out of 4 866 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hitherfield Primary School
Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ
- not rated 895 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hitherfield Junior School
Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ
- not rated 895 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hitherfield Infant School
Hitherfield Road , SW16 2JQ
- not rated 895 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Elmgreen School
Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Elmgreen School
Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls
155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP
- not rated 811 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls
155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP
- not rated 811 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
City Heights E-ACT Academy
33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW
3out of 4 866 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Bank University Sixth Form
56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS
- not rated 2,485 yd Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX
- not rated 2,853 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
3out of 4 1,369 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Noah's Ark School
St Cuthbert's Church , Elmcourt Road SE27 9BZ
- not rated 16 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Norwood Secondary Centre
Elmcourt Road , West Norwood SE27 9BZ
- not rated 54 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School
Thurlow Park Special School
Elmcourt Road , SE27 9DA
- not rated 117 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Grove House School for the Hearing Impaired
Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ
- not rated 127 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rosemead Preparatory School
70 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HZ
- not rated 385 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.