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The Elmgreen School
- Secondary
- Lambeth SE27 9BZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from a well-thought-through curriculum from Year 7 to sixth form.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils generally conduct themselves very well but occasionally some lessons are disrupted by poor behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and are passionate about what they teach.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers do not always adapt activities for all abilities, causing some disengagement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Headteacher attends regular meetings with parents to share information or discuss concerns.
Communication: Leaders actively engage with the whole school community.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Concerns are shared in regular meetings with parents and carers.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure SEND pupils follow the same ambitious curriculum and support pupils’ wider development.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils say bullying is rare and staff deal with it effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is prioritised with strong oversight by the safeguarding team.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many pupils take advantage of a large range of opportunities outside the classroom, including clubs and the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme.
Career Counselling Services: A comprehensive programme of careers education and guidance is delivered.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form provision is a strength offering both academic and vocational qualifications.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported in their learning.
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The Elmgreen School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1132 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.3 | 15.1 | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 44% | 48% | 35% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 4.30% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 28.22% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 39.83% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 31.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 10.22% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 15.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.95 | 2.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 93.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 167 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 91.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 22.75% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 44.06% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 8.5% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.25% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.44% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.56% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 33.24% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 45.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 39.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 16.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 23.24% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.85 | 3.15 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 93.31% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 171 | 121 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 92.38% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 25.38% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 42.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 6.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.38% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.56% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.31% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.5 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% 7 | 26.35% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 4 | 38.9% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 35% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 3 | 11.65% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 5 | 18.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.34 | 2.87 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 85.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 114 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 83.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 19.79% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 38.71% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 8.07% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.14% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.14% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 24.2% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 37.65% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 35.45% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 11.35% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 18.4% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.8 | 2.69 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 84.79% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 162 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 75.93% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 19.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 35.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 9.21% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 0.43% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.29% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.95 | 33.08 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.28 | 33.44 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.30% | 18.74% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 83 | 114 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 67.7% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 2.1% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 14% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 9.8% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.81 | 36.4 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.98 | 34.87 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.3% | 15.75% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 117 | 139 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 69.8% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 2% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 8.5% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 24% | 14.3% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.83 | 31.27 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.29 1 | 30.92 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.3% | 17.33% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 75 | 147 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 65.4% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.5% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 12.1% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 10% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.71 | 30.15 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.56 | 29.42 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.4% | 14.26% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 7.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 5.3% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.9% | 4.22% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Elmgreen School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
